Researcher(s) |
Todd McDonald (MSF) Michael Moodie (MSF) Peter Telfer (SARDI) Nigel Wilhelm (MSF) |
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Year(s) | 2011 - 2014 |
Contributor | Mallee Sustainable Farming Inc. |
Trial location(s) |
Wargan, VIC
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To quantify the agronomic benefits that break crops can provide in Mallee cropping rotations so that farmers can be confident of the long term benefits of more diverse crop sequences.
Lead research organisation | N/A |
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Host research organisation | N/A |
Trial funding source | GRDC DAS00119 |
Related program |
Crop Sequencing Initiative |
Acknowledgments |
This trial is a collaboration between MSF and SARDI with funding from GRDC. Thank you to Roger Lawes (CSIRO) for undertaking the statistical analysis of this trial. |
Other trial partners | Not specified |
Crop types | Cereal (Grain): Barley Forage: Oats Cereal (Grain): Wheat Pasture: Medic Oilseed: Canola Pasture: Mixed species Grain Legume: Chickpeas Grain Legume: Field peas Hay: Vetch |
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Treatment type(s) |
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Trial type | Experimental |
Trial design | Replicated |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | 5 May 2014 5 May 2014 |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | 25m x 1.8m |
Plot replication | 3 |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established along with a continuous wheat. In 2012, a second break phase was implemented (2-year break) or the rotation was returned to wheat (1-year break). In 2013, all rotations were returned to either conventional wheat (var. Shield) or Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). In 2014, all plots where again sown to Clearfield wheat (var. Grenade). |
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.