Oaten hay trials

2006

Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) David Moody (BCG)
Year(s) 2006
Contributor Birchip Cropping Group
Trial location(s) Hopetoun, VIC
Rupanyup, VIC
Oaten hay trials locations
Aims
  • To balance between maximising production, through the application of nitrogen, and quality, where one of the marketing factors is the level of soluble sugars, which are reduced through the application of nitrogen.
  • To provide herbicide alternatives to Lontrel, that has been prohibited from use in export oaten hay crops due to residual presence of the herbicide in the stems and leaves.
  • To provide best bet variety options.
Key messages
  • Hay crops can be used for both risk management and as part of an integrated herbicide resistant grass management program.
  • Paddock selection is important. It is best to select a paddock with a low weed burden; there are limits to the amount of ryegrass that is accepted for export oaten hay.
  • For quality oaten hay it is important to minimize stem thickness; this can be achieved by the use of high seeding rates. Cross sowing may be necessary to ensure windrows are supported by stubble for bailing, especially if sowing using wide row spacings.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Forage: Oats
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Application Method
  • Herbicide: Application Method
  • Soil Properties: Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Blocked

Hopetoun 2006

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Rupanyup 2006

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Trial source data and summary not available
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Hopetoun, VIC Not specified
Rupanyup, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Hopetoun, VIC Tenosol
Rupanyup, VIC Vertosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
Year Hopetoun VIC Rupanyup VIC
2006 441.2mm283.6mm
2005 483.1mm316.0mm
2004 436.8mm281.0mm
2003 429.3mm275.8mm
2002 387.1mm240.1mm
2001 445.0mm285.1mm
2000 453.4mm290.6mm
National soil grid Source: CSIRO/TERN
NOTE: National Soil Grid data is aggregated information for background information on the wider area
Actual soil values can vary significantly in a small area and the trial soil tests are the most relevant data where available

Soil properties

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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Hopetoun VIC

Rupanyup VIC

Hopetoun VIC

NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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Rupanyup VIC

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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.



Trial last modified: 04-12-2019 15:06pm AEST