Wheat varieties - the best bets in 2012 and what are the options in 2013

2012
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Ed Hilsdon (SFS)
Year(s) 2012
Contributor Southern Farming Systems
Trial location(s) Dunkeld, VIC
Inverleigh, VIC
Westmere, VIC
Wheat varieties - the best bets in 2012 and what are the options in 2013 locations
Aims

To evaluate a range of commercially available varieties. These reflect the most widely grown varieties in the area and include others that may be considered in the future. Choosing an appropriate variety is an integral part of maximising performance for this grade. This trial was specifically looking at the shorter season varieties and those most commonly sown in May sowing time.

Key messages
  • 2012 saw high yields across all varieties and across all three SFS trial sites with a Western District average of 7.3 t/ha.
  • The red grained feed varieties topped the yields. Beaufort was the top performer across all of the sites in 2012, with Revenue and Preston also producing high yields.
  • Amongst the white wheats, Bolac and Forrest produced the best gross margins in a year where there was a good premium for growing quality wheat.
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): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Dunkeld 2012

Sow rate or Target density Not specified
Sow date 22 May 2012
Harvest date 3 January 2013
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser

Agronomic inputs were applied as per industry standard to ensure weeds, disease and nutrition were not influencing variables. Registered products were used at recommended rates and timings

Inverleigh 2012

Sow rate or Target density 20
Sow date 15 May 2012
Harvest date 3 January 2013
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser

Agronomic inputs were applied as per industry standard to ensure weeds, disease and nutrition were not influencing variables. Registered products were used at recommended rates and timings

Westmere 2012

Sow rate or Target density 20
Sow date 29 May 2012
Harvest date 3 January 2013
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser

Agronomic inputs were applied as per industry standard to ensure weeds, disease and nutrition were not influencing variables. Registered products were used at recommended rates and timings

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Trial results Grain yield (treated) and quality results from Dunkeld

# Variety
Screenings (%) Test weight (kg/hL) Grain yield (t/ha) Protein (%)
1 Beaufort 4.7 76.4 8.37 10.4
2 Preston 2.3 76.3 8.18 10.4
3 Revenue 6 74.4 8.01 9.3
4 Forrest 4.7 81.1 7.35 10
5 Bolac 3 79.8 7.09 10.5
6 Derrimut 2.7 80.4 7.08 11
7 Espada 2.7 76.9 7.04 11.5
8 Lincoln 4.3 78.7 7.02 10.8
9 Kellalac 3 78.5 6.45 11

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Trial results Grain yield (treated) and quality results from Westmere

# Variety
Screenings (%) Test weight (kg/hL) Grain yield (t/ha) Protein (%)
1 Beaufort 8.3 76.5 7.9 10.2
2 Revenue 5.7 77.2 8.16 9.7
3 Preston 5 76.8 7.75 10.6
4 Bolac 4.7 78.4 7.2 11.3
5 Forrest 8.3 78.9 7.34 11.1
6 Scout 5.3 79.6 7.52 11.1
7 Derrimut 7 80.4 7.25 10.5
8 Kellalac 5.3 78.9 7.34 11.1
9 Lincoln 8 77.8 6.87 10.9
10 Espada 4.7 76.9 7.01 12.1

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Trial results Grain yield (treated) and quality results from Inverleigh

# Variety
Screenings (%) Test weight (kg/hL) Grain yield (t/ha) Protein (%)
1 Beaufort 6 72.9 8.2 10.9
2 Revenue 3.8 74.5 7.58 9.7
3 Preston 1.8 73.8 7.77 11.1
4 Bolac 1.3 76.8 7.29 11.4
5 Forrest 4 76.3 6.98 11.2
6 Scout 2.3 78.8 6.76 11.9
7 Derrimut 2.8 77.5 6.91 11.1
8 Kellalac 2 77.7 6.92 11.2
9 Lincoln 4.3 76.1 6.53 11.5
10 Espada 2.3 73.8 6.09 12.7

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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Dunkeld, VIC Not specified
Inverleigh, VIC Not specified
Westmere, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Dunkeld, VIC Tenosol
Inverleigh, VIC Sodosol
Westmere, 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 Dunkeld VIC Inverleigh VIC Westmere VIC
2012 716.8mm579.9mm466.6mm
2011 728.5mm580.5mm494.5mm
2010 706.2mm592.9mm483.6mm
2009 649.0mm508.8mm416.3mm
2008 626.2mm492.1mm394.1mm
2007 628.2mm455.4mm381.0mm
2006 579.1mm467.8mm367.4mm
2005 579.6mm491.2mm388.6mm
2004 600.7mm438.6mm392.0mm
2003 622.2mm416.4mm416.1mm
2002 595.6mm399.6mm402.3mm
2001 618.8mm472.4mm451.9mm
2000 614.6mm448.5mm441.1mm
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.

Dunkeld VIC

Inverleigh VIC

Westmere VIC

Dunkeld VIC

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Inverleigh VIC

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Westmere 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

2012 trial report

2012 trial report

2012 trial report



Trial last modified: 23-10-2019 14:26pm AEST