Alternative oilseeds

2007

Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) David Moody (BCG)
Year(s) 2007
Contributor Birchip Cropping Group
Trial location(s) Manangatang, VIC
Alternative oilseeds locations
Aims

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.
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 Oilseed: Canola
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Type
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Manangatang 2007

Sow date 18 May 2007
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size 25m x 2.5m
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
Manangatang, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Manangatang, VIC Calcarosol
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 Manangatang VIC
2007 421.5mm
2006 421.5mm
2005 459.1mm
2004 430.2mm
2003 433.2mm
2002 399.7mm
2001 452.3mm
2000 423.9mm
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.

Manangatang VIC

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