Rotation renewal, profitable legume phase options

2014 - 2015
CC BY 4.0

Research organisatons

Trial details

Researcher(s) N/A
Year(s) 2014 - 2015
Contributor Stirlings to Coast Farmers
Trial location(s) Darkan, WA
Rotation renewal, profitable legume phase options locations
Aims

To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.

Key messages

This project is providing a focus on pasture species, inoculation, weed control and overall management together with the crop nitrogen benefits and crop responses. This project is a large-plot Development and Extension project, part of a much broader effort of many industry participants in developing new pasture systems in crop rotations.

Lead research organisation Stirlings to Coast Farmers
Host research organisation West Arthur Trials Group
Related program Regional Cropping Solutions Network
Acknowledgments

Many people have been involved with this project which would not have been possible without their dedication and persistence. Grower group staff, John Blake, Kayla Ringrose, Janelle Smith, and Fiona Hobley. Host Farmers, Jeff and Kate Stoney, Evan Hall and Bindi Murray, Scott Ewen, Royce and Anna Taylor, Brayden and Kate Johnston.


Other trial partners Farmers Neil, Jane and James Campbell

Method

Crop types Pasture: Clover Pasture: Mixed species : N/A Hay: Vetch Forage: Oats
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Darkan 2014 Clover

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Darkan 2014 Mixed species

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Darkan 2014

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Darkan 2014 Vetch

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Darkan 2015 Oats

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Darkan 2015 Clover

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Darkan 2015 Mixed species

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Darkan 2015

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Darkan 2015 Vetch

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Trial source data and summary not available
Check the trial report PDF for trial results.
Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
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Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Darkan, WA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Darkan, 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 Darkan WA
2015 262.9mm
2014 308.8mm
2013 352.8mm
2012 329.4mm
2011 313.5mm
2010 263.1mm
2009 315.4mm
2008 303.5mm
2007 281.8mm
2006 244.7mm
2005 320.3mm
2004 313.3mm
2003 274.7mm
2002 232.0mm
2001 240.0mm
2000 348.8mm
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.

Darkan WA

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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 last modified: 06-08-2019 07:54am AEST