Fluid delivery systems in canola

2016

Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Amanda Cook (SARDI)
Year(s) 2016
Contributor SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre
Trial location(s) Coulta, SA
Related trials
Fluid delivery systems in canola locations
Aims

To update the benefits of fluid delivery systems from previous research and assess the potential of fluid nutrient delivery systems and disease control strategies compared to current systems.

 

Key messages
  • Fungicides as seed treatments or in-furrow did not increase canola yield in 2015 or 2016.
  • In 2016 Intake (on fertiliser) and Jockey (on seed) which is current standard practice, lowered Blackleg stem infection, and in 2014 this treatment increased yield.
Lead research organisation SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source SAGIT S614
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

Thank you to the Morgan family for having the trial on their property. Trial funded by SAGIT Improving fertiliser efficiency and reducing disease impacts using fluid delivery systems, S614.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Oilseed: Canola
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Type
  • Fungicide: Application Method
  • Fungicide: Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Coulta 2016

Sow date 10 May 2016
Harvest date 25 November 2016
Plot size 2m x 20m
Plot replication 3
Fertiliser

Base fertiliser was 100 kg/ha of DAP (18:20:0:0) with in furrow fungicides and trace elements delivered as fluids. The trace element mix was Mn at 1.5 kg/ha of manganese sulphate, 1 kg/ha Zn as zinc sulphate and 0.2 kg/ha Cu as copper sulphate delivered at a water rate of 100 L/ha.

Herbicide

10 May with 2 L/ha glyphosate with wetter, 1.5 L/ha of trifluralin and 80 ml/ha of carfentrazone-ethyl. Weed control was achieved on 20 June with L clopyralid @ 150 ml/ha and clethodim @ 500 ml/ha with a wetter.

The trial was desiccated on 8 November with glyphosate @ 3 L/ha (470 g/L as potassium and mon-ammonium salts) and alcohol alkoxylate @ 200 ml/100L.

Fungicide

The fungicides Jockey, Intake, Aviator and Prosaro were evaluated for blackleg disease control.

Foliar Aviator and Prosaro were applied at 400 ml/ha and 550ml/ ha respectively, on 15 June at the 4 leaf stage.

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Trial results Table 1

# Treatment 1
Yield (t/ha) Blackleg score (% infection) Canola establishment (plants/m2)
1 Intake (in furrow) 2.4 22 39.7
2 Intake (on fertiliser) 2.7 12 41.8
3 Intake (on fertiliser) and Jockey (on seed) 2.2 9 38.3
4 Jockey (seed) 2 23 38.3
5 Control 1.9 20 47.1
6 Aviator Foliar 2.3 14 47.1
7 Prosaro Foliar 2.3 18 57.5

Blackleg score % infection


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Canola establishment plants/m2


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Yield t/ha


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Coulta, SA Grey loamy sand
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Coulta, SA Tenosol
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 Coulta SA
2016 443.5mm
2015 366.7mm
2014 450.7mm
2013 427.6mm
2012 445.1mm
2011 471.5mm
2010 471.6mm
2009 426.0mm
2008 371.7mm
2007 388.4mm
2006 451.7mm
2005 441.6mm
2004 431.5mm
2003 419.2mm
2002 367.3mm
2001 401.9mm
2000 409.9mm
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

Coulta SA 2016


Observed climate information

Rainfall avg ann (mm) 525mm
Rainfall avg gsr (mm) 465mm
Rainfall trial total (mm) 604mm
Rainfall trial gsr (mm) 480mm

Derived climate information

Coulta SA

NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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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: 08-10-2019 11:36am AEST