Trials were conducted by the BCG to evaluate a range of these alternative oilseed options.
Key messages
Juncea canola varieties, with the advantage of lower production costs, are being bred for the lower rainfall districts to provide a Brassica break crop option. Further breeding is required to improve the yield potential of these varieties.
Identity preservation schemes, involving the contracted production for a particular market, are required for the production ofspecialty oils, either for human consumption (eg Monola™) or industrial use (eg Hemola™). Growers need to carefully consider the price premiums (above canola) and the agronomic performance of these varieties. Unfortunately, currently there is very limited independent evaluation of this material.
Trial source data and summary not available Check the trial
report PDF for trial results.
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.
Manangatang VIC
NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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.
