Researcher(s) |
Nick Hill (CWFS) |
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Year(s) | 2014 |
Contributor | Central West Farming Systems |
Trial location(s) |
Condobolin, NSW
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To increase grower awareness of the benefits of applying Lime to a cropping operation. Providing local relevance to farmers.
Soil acitidy is affecting grain yield. 2014 investigation of a farmer led onfarm lime trial clearly identified the benefits of applying agricultural lime. The farmer applied 3 rates of lime and left 2 control strips. Both limed and control strips were soil cored and the pH within the soil profile was identified at depth for 5 individual sections. Results demonstrated that where the maximum rate of lime was applied, the soil pH within the profile was appropriate for plant growth. Where no lime was applied soil pH was significant enough to impact upon plant growth. Biomass cuts taken at Anthesis, from both the limed and control strips, showed a correlation between soil pH and plant growth. Grain samples taken from both the limed and control strips prior to harvest also showed a correlation between grain yield and soil pH. Where soil pH was above 5.5 plant growth and yeild was highest.
Lead research organisation |
Central West Farming Systems |
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Host research organisation | N/A |
Trial funding source | GRDC CWF00020 |
Related program | N/A |
Acknowledgments |
CWFS would like to acknowlege the cooperating farmer for allowing access to his on farm lime trial. |
Other trial partners | Not specified |
Crop type | Cereal (Grain): Wheat |
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Treatment type(s) |
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Trial type | Demonstration |
Trial design | Unreplicated |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
This project is primarily extension focussed, with the aim to promote the benefits of applying agricultural lime to address soil acidification and the associated benefits upon yeild and sustainable farming. |
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