Triticale maximum yield experiment

2006

Research organisatons
Funding source
Riverine Plains John Sykes Rural Consulting

Trial details

Researcher(s) John Sykes (John Sykes Rural Consulting)
Year(s) 2006
Contributor Riverine Plains
Trial location(s) Balldale, NSW
Triticale maximum yield experiment locations
Aims

To assess the level of input required to maximise yields of triticale grown after wheat.

Key messages

Triticale does not respond to N, or fungicide in dry years.

Lead research organisation John Sykes Rural Consulting
Host research organisation Riverine Plains
Trial funding source GRDC
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

Mr C Cay, Mrs S Cay


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Triticale
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Rate
  • Fungicide: Rate
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated

Balldale 2006

Sow date 28 June 2006
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size 1.5m x 16m
Plot replication 4
Paddock history 2006 - Wheat, 2005 - Wheat, 2004- Canola
Fertiliser

90kg/ha MAP at sowing and as per treatments

Fungicide

As per treatments

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Trial results Table 1

# Variety
Treatment 1
Treatment 2
Grain yield (t/ha) Gross margin ($/ha)
1 Kosciusko 0N @ Z31 0.67 66
2 Kosciusko 20N @ Z31 0.85 96
3 Kosciusko 40N @ Z31 0.97 148
4 Kosciusko 60 N @ Z31 0.89 69
5 Kosciusko 80 N @ Z31 0.79 21
6 Kosciusko 100N @ Z31 0.65 -41
7 Kosciusko 120N @ Z31 0.42 -128
8 Kosciusko 0N @ Z31 500mL 125g/L Triadamefon @Z30 0.69 64
9 Kosciusko 20N @ Z31 500mL 125g/L Triadamefon @Z30 0.94 117
10 Kosciusko 40N @ Z31 500mL 125g/L Triadamefon @Z30 1.05 164
11 Kosciusko 60 N @ Z31 500mL 125g/L Triadamefon @Z30 0.72 13
12 Kosciusko 80 N @ Z31 500mL 125g/L Triadamefon @Z30 0.6 -41
13 Kosciusko 100N @ Z31 500mL 125g/L Triadamefon @Z30 0.5 -92
14 Kosciusko 120N @ Z31 500mL 125g/L Triadamefon @Z30 0.41 -135

Grain yield t/ha


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Gross margin $/ha


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Balldale, NSW Red chromosol
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Balldale, NSW 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 Balldale NSW
2006 434.0mm
2005 488.1mm
2004 450.6mm
2003 412.0mm
2002 388.0mm
2001 437.6mm
2000 454.4mm
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

Balldale NSW 2006


Observed climate information

Rainfall trial gsr (mm) 166mm

Derived climate information

Balldale NSW

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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.