Evaluation of deep banding fertiliser placement

2001
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Andrew Jack (SFS)
George Manifold (SFS)
Year(s) 2001
Contributor Southern Farming Systems
Trial location(s) Ross, TAS
Evaluation of deep banding fertiliser placement locations
Aims

To compare 5 fertiliser application regimes commonly used in barley in a replicated trial.

Key messages

Application of DAP fertiliser at time of sowing improves yield in barley. Application of additional nitrogen lifts yields further, and improves protein levels in the grain. Results suggest efficiencies in nitrogen application can be achieved with placement in the root zone compared to surface application. Further work needs to be undertaken to better understand the process. 

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 Cereal (Grain): Barley
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Application Method
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

Ross 2001

Sow date 22 June 2001
Harvest date 10 January 2002
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Trial results Table 1

# Treatment 1
Grain yield (t/ha) Protein (%)
1 125 kg/ha DAP at sowing, 100 kg/ha UREA top dressed 6.54 9.6
2 125 kg/ha DAP with seed PLUS UREA 50 kg/ha deep banded 6.47 9.3
3 125 kg/ha DAP at sowing 5.86 8.9
4 125 kg/ha DAP (half deep banded) 5.54 8.8
5 NO Fertiliser 5.49 8.9

Grain yield t/ha


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Protein %


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Ross, TAS Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Ross, TAS Sodosol
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 Ross TAS
2001 535.7mm
2000 557.3mm
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.

Ross TAS

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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 report and links

2001 trial report



Trial last modified: 13-11-2019 14:48pm AEST