Evaluation of sub clover varieties in a cropping system

2010
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Cameron Conboy (Seedmark)
Reece Hardwidge (Seedmark)
Year(s) 2010
Contributor Southern Farming Systems
Trial location(s) Lake Bolac, VIC
Evaluation of sub clover varieties in a cropping system locations
Aims

To establish performance of subs in the Western Victoria cropping zones.

Key messages
  • Antas sub cloer (Brachycalnium type) grew significantly more DM than other sub clovers, over 250% more than Trikkala in 2010 and 300% in 2009 and 100% in 2008.
  • The more biomass you grow, the more nitrogen you fix. Using rules of thumb (25 kg/ha N). In 2010 Antas grew over 5 t/ha of DM - theoretically this could equate to 125 kg/ha of N or 250 kg/ha urea.
  • Generally speaking earlier flowering varieties will grow more dry matter early, while later flowering varieteis will make most of late rains. In pracice a spread or mix of flowering dates may be prudent in a paddock situation.
  • Sub clover is well suited to growers in Western Victoria, as a forage legume, and growers are suggested to try newer varieties to improve productivity during their clover phase.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

This trial was funded by Seedmark.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Pasture: Clover
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Lake Bolac 2010

Sow date 7 May 2010
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Trial results Dry matter production at Lake Bolac in 2010

# Variety
Dry matter (t/ha)
1 Losa 1.845
2 York 2.045
3 Compeda 2.533
4 Mintaro 2.202
5 Trikkala 1.872
6 Gosse 2.582
7 Antas 5.05
8 FS8 2.56
9 Napier 2.609
10 Leura 2.649

Dry matter t/ha


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Trial results Dry matter production at Mininera in 2009

# Variety
Dry matter (t/ha)
1 Losa 0.537
2 York 0.867
3 Compeda 0.814
4 Mintaro -
5 Trikkala 0.642
6 Gosse 0.662
7 Antas 2.944
8 FS8 -
9 Napier 0.77
10 Leura 0.884

Dry matter t/ha


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Trial results Dry matter production at Mininera in 2008

# Variety
Dry matter (t/ha)
1 Losa 1.775
2 York -
3 Compeda 1.676
4 Mintaro -
5 Trikkala 1.735
6 Gosse 1.778
7 Antas 3.697
8 FS8 -
9 Napier 1.974
10 Leura 1.375

Dry matter t/ha


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Lake Bolac, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Lake Bolac, VIC 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 Lake Bolac VIC
2010 532.7mm
2009 476.1mm
2008 477.4mm
2007 474.0mm
2006 461.2mm
2005 491.3mm
2004 474.1mm
2003 482.7mm
2002 463.3mm
2001 466.9mm
2000 459.2mm
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.

Lake Bolac 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 report and links

2010 trial report



Trial last modified: 31-10-2019 14:35pm AEST