Researcher(s) |
Todd McDonald (MSF) Michael Moodie (MSF) Peter Telfer (SARDI) Nigel Wilhelm (MSF) |
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Year(s) | 2011 - 2013 |
Contributor | Mallee Sustainable Farming Inc. |
Trial location(s) |
Wargan, VIC
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The GRDC Low Rainfall Crop Sequencing project is identifying the effects that different break crops and rotations have on Mallee farming systems. Farmers have increasingly adopted continuous cereal cropping strategies as non-cereal crops are perceived as riskier than cereals due to greater yield and price fluctuations. Therefore, it is important 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 | N/A |
Acknowledgments |
This trial is a collaboration between MSF and SARDI with funding from the GRDC. |
Other trial partners | Not specified |
Crop types | Forage: Oats Cereal (Grain): Wheat Pasture: Medic Oilseed: Canola Grain Legume: Chickpeas Grain Legume: Field peas Hay: Vetch |
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Treatment type(s) |
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Trial type | |
Trial design |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | Not specified |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Sow date | 15 May 2013 15 May 2013 |
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Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Psuedoreplication | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
In 2011, nine different break options were established and compared against 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) which was placed on rotations where brome grass had built to concerning levels. Treatments in 2013 were also sown at two different times depending on the grass weed risk. Treatments had different levels of nitrogen applied throughout the growing season depending on rotational history and yield potential. Throughout the trial, agronomic factors including soil nitrogen, soil disease, plant available water and weeds have been intensively monitored. |
Rainfall trial gsr (mm) | 130mm |
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SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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