Investigation of nitrogen dynamics in controlled traffic farming systems (Mt Ridley)

2014
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Trial details

Researcher(s) Nigel Metz (SEPWA)
Year(s) 2014
Contributor South East Premium Wheat Growers Association
Trial location(s) Mt Ridley, WA
Investigation of nitrogen dynamics in controlled traffic farming systems (Mt Ridley) locations
Aims

To test the concept of variations in crop nitrogen dynamics in relation to soil compaction during the 2014 season.

Key messages
  • Corresponding to the biomass assessments, the compaction of the Trafficked zone had a notable effect on the crop performance.
  • As a comparison of all sites there was an increase of grain yield of between 18 and 46% of the zero traffic area above the paddock assessments.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC SEP00013
Related program Regional Cropping Solutions Network
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Barley
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Type
  • Soil Properties: Compaction
Trial type Article/commentary
Trial design Not applicable

Mt Ridley 2014

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Trial results Table 1

# Treatment 1
Protein (%) 1000 grain weight (g) Grain yield (t/ha) Control (%) Hectolitre weight (kg/hL)
1 Zero Traffic 14.75 40.2 3.66 146 71.608
2 Trafficked 16.3 32.77 1.61 64 68.454
3 Paddock 14.95 40.21 2.5 100 70.174

Grain yield t/ha


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Control %


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Hectolitre weight kg/hL


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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
Mt Ridley, WA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Mt Ridley, WA 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 Mt Ridley WA
2014 185.4mm
2013 251.9mm
2012 228.3mm
2011 201.3mm
2010 201.4mm
2009 231.0mm
2008 201.8mm
2007 224.8mm
2006 219.8mm
2005 223.4mm
2004 224.1mm
2003 258.6mm
2002 180.9mm
2001 194.6mm
2000 235.7mm
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.

Mt Ridley WA

NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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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

2014 trial report



Trial last modified: 16-10-2019 10:33am AEST