pH Mapping and potash trials

2010
CC BY 4.0

Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Nicole Dimos (SPAA)
Karen Haigh (FSG)
Martin Peters (FarmingIT)
Andrew Whitlock (PrecisionAgriculture.com.au)
Year(s) 2010
Contributor Society of Precision Agriculture Australia
Trial location(s) Glenthompson, VIC
Glenthompson, VIC
pH Mapping and potash trials locations
Aims
  • To investigate the benefits of a range of spatial datasets including soil pH mapping, satellite imagery, yiled maps.
  • To compare different potash rates in areas of paddocks which are believed to be potash deficient.
Key messages

Agronomists and farmers throughout the Glenthompson region appreciate the presence of potassium deficinancy, however little has been done to understand the spatial distribution across the landscape. This demonstration trial has utilised a range of spatial technologies, strategic soil sampling and local knowledge to determine opportunites for variable rate potash.

Lead research organisation Society of Precision Agriculture Australia
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC SPA000010
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners CSBP Soil Laboratory, Dave McInnes (Grower).
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Method

Crop types Cereal (Grain): Barley Cereal (Grain): Wheat Grain Legume: Lupins
Treatment type(s)
  • Management systems: Precision Agriculture
Trial type
Trial design

Glenthompson 2010 Barley

Sow rate or Target density Not specified
Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser Not specified
Other trial notes

We were unfortunate not to capture any yield data over any of the trial paddocks, however satellite imagery and strategic soil tests have delivered some valuable learnings.

Glenthompson 2010 Wheat

Sow rate or Target density Not specified
Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser Not specified
Other trial notes

We were unfortunate not to capture any yield data over any of the trial paddocks, however satellite imagery and strategic soil tests have delivered some valuable learnings.

Glenthompson 2010 Lupins

Sow rate or Target density Not specified
Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser Not specified
Other trial notes

We were unfortunate not to capture any yield data over any of the trial paddocks, however satellite imagery and strategic soil tests have delivered some valuable learnings.

Glenthompson 2010 Barley

Sow rate or Target density Not specified
Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser Not specified
Other trial notes

We were unfortunate not to capture any yield data over any of the trial paddocks, however satellite imagery and strategic soil tests have delivered some valuable learnings.

Glenthompson 2010 Lupins

Sow rate or Target density Not specified
Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser Not specified
Other trial notes

We were unfortunate not to capture any yield data over any of the trial paddocks, however satellite imagery and strategic soil tests have delivered some valuable learnings.

Glenthompson 2010 Wheat

Sow rate or Target density 90 kg/ha
Sow date 26 May 2010 26 May 2010
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser

80kg/ha MAP, 80kg/ha Urea,

Other trial notes

We were unfortunate not to capture any yield data over any of the trial paddocks, however satellite imagery and strategic soil tests have delivered some valuable learnings.

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Trial source data and summary not available
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Glenthompson, VIC Not specified
Glenthompson, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Glenthompson, VIC Sodosol
Glenthompson, 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 Glenthompson VIC Glenthompson VIC
2010 751.9mm751.9mm
2009 732.7mm732.7mm
2008 738.5mm738.5mm
2007 726.3mm726.3mm
2006 707.5mm707.5mm
2005 732.1mm732.1mm
2004 731.0mm731.0mm
2003 745.3mm745.3mm
2002 702.5mm702.5mm
2001 696.3mm696.3mm
2000 633.0mm633.0mm
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.

Glenthompson VIC

Glenthompson VIC

Glenthompson VIC

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Glenthompson 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

2010 trial report



Trial last modified: 30-09-2019 15:05pm AEST