| Researcher(s) |
Jodie Reseigh (Rural Solutions SA) Michael Wurst (Rural Solutions SA) |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2013 |
| Contributor | Upper North Farming Systems |
| Trial location(s) |
Jamestown, SA
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To implement the findings of previous work conducted on the establishment of native perennial grasses in the Upper North.
| Lead research organisation |
Rural Solutions SA |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation |
Upper North Farming Systems |
| Trial funding source | Caring for our Country |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments | N/A |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop types | Other crop: Grasses Other: Perennial shrubs |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
|
| Trial type | Demonstration |
| Trial design | Unreplicated |
| Sow rate or Target density | The target for the composition of a native grass pasture is:ï‚·Productive perennial grasses (60 |
|---|---|
| Sow date | Not specified |
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Seed treatment |
The goal for the composition of a native grass pasture is:ï‚·Productive perennial grasses (60-70% cover)ï‚·Legumes (20-30% cover)ï‚·Weeds (<10% cover)ï‚·Low or little bare ground (<10% bare ground) |
| Other trial notes |
Establishment of annuals Following successful establishment of native perennial grasses (6 to 12 months after sowing) otherannual species can be sown into the pasture to improve winter / spring productivity. Trials have shown that a mix of Wallaby Grass and Annual Medic provides a highly productive, quality pasture. |
| Sow rate or Target density | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Sow date | Not specified |
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Seed treatment | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
Establishment of annuals Following successful establishment of native perennial grasses (6 to 12 months after sowing) otherannual species can be sown into the pasture to improve winter / spring productivity. Trials have shown that a mix of Wallaby Grass and Annual Medic provides a highly productive, quality pasture. |
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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