| Researcher(s) |
Brett Davey (SFS/TIAR) Geoff Dean (SFS/TIAR) Simon Munford (DPIW) |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2007 |
| Contributor | Southern Farming Systems |
| Trial location(s) |
Bishopsbourne, TAS
|
The aim of this investigation was to develop a means of enhancing stubble breakdown using nutrient supplements prior to planting of the next crop.
A fertiliser additive was applied to standing stubble and compared with untreated stubble. The fertiliser additive was applied with and without a sticker or molasses. There was no significant difference in the amount of stubble dry matter remaining after 6 months i.e. the rate of stubble breakdown was comparable between all treatments. Similarly there were no consistent effects on feed and chemical
characteristics. Addition of nutrients and molasses did not improve intake by grazing sheep.
| Lead research organisation | N/A |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
Stewart McGee |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Cereal (Grain): Triticale |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
|
| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Randomised,Replicated,Blocked |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | 20m x 2m |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
Approximate location |
| # |
Treatment 1
|
Stubble yield (t/ha) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | █ Fertiliser additive + sticker | 1.79 |
| 2 | █ Fertiliser additive + molasses | 1.65 |
| 3 | █ Fertiliser additive | 1.64 |
| 4 | █ Control | 1.62 |
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.
