Barley variety trial - Bairnsdale

2011
CC BY 4.0

Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Nicole Hellyer (DPI Vic)
Shayne Mathews (DPI Vic)
Annieka Paridean (DPI Vic)
Elaina vanderMark (SFS)
John Waller (DPI Vic)
Year(s) 2011
Contributor Southern Farming Systems
Trial location(s) Bairnsdale, VIC
Barley variety trial - Bairnsdale locations
Aims

To evaluate a range of commercially available varieties for yield and grain quality. These reflect the most widely grown varieties in the area and include others that may be considered in the future. They include a number of different grades, reflecting market options in Southern Victoria.

Key messages
  • Westminster and Oxford were the highest yielding varieties.
  • Hindmarsh was the lowest yielding variety.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

This was an SFS Gippsland Branch Funded Trial.
Thanks to the Gippsland Branch Committee.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Barley
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Bairnsdale 2011

Sow date 18 May 2011
Harvest date 3 January 2012
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Trial results Table 1

# Variety
Grain yield (t/ha) Protein (%) Screenings (%) Test weight (kg/hL)
1 Westminster 7.573 11.45 1.5 62.35
2 Oxford 6.985 10.95 1.8 62.9
3 Gairdner 6.005 12.73 1.8 62.5
4 Capstan 5.858 12.43 1.8 63.3
5 Commander 5.84 11.18 3.5 58.15
6 Hindmarsh 4.573 11.75 3 61.7

Grain yield t/ha


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Protein %


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Screenings %


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Test weight kg/hL


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Bairnsdale, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Bairnsdale, VIC Chromosol
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 Bairnsdale VIC
2011 662.2mm
2010 692.1mm
2009 681.8mm
2008 642.3mm
2007 613.9mm
2006 634.8mm
2005 623.7mm
2004 603.7mm
2003 534.5mm
2002 548.4mm
2001 526.9mm
2000 505.4mm
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.

Bairnsdale 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

2011 trial report



Trial last modified: 30-10-2019 14:15pm AEST