Researcher(s) |
Debbie Gillam |
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Year(s) | 2017 |
Contributor | Liebe Group |
Trial location(s) |
Irwin, WA
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To determine the best way to apply nutrients and increase nutrient uptake on non-wetting soils after amelioration in the Geraldton port zone.
Lead research organisation | N/A |
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Host research organisation |
Grains Research and Development Corporation |
Trial funding source | GRDC LIE00010-A |
Related program | N/A |
Acknowledgments |
Many thanks to the Department of Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) for their assistance with trial management, CSBP for technical support and, the Kelly Family for the site and assistance. |
Other trial partners | Not specified |
Crop type | Cereal (Grain): Wheat |
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Treatment type(s) |
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Trial type | Experimental |
Trial design | Replicated |
Sow rate or Target density | 80 kg/ha |
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Sow date | 16 May 2017 16th May 2017 |
Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | 2m x 20m |
Plot replication | 4 |
Paddock history | 2013: Wheat 2014: Lupins 2015: Wheat 2016: Lupins |
Fertiliser |
16/05/2017: Seeding fertiliser as per treatment list 17/07/2017: 50 L/ha Flexi N |
Herbicide |
16/05/2017: 118 gm/ha Sakura, 1.5 L/ha Trifluralin 17/07/2017: 800 ml/ha Jaguar |
Insecticide |
16/05/2017: 200 ml/ha Lorsban, 200 ml/ha Dominex |
Other trial notes |
For further information, contact Debbie Gillam, Mingenew Irwin Group |
# | Variety |
Hectolitre weight (kg/hL) | Plant density (plants/m2) | Protein (%) | Screenings (%) | Grain yield (t/ha) | Returns ($/ha) |
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1 | █ Std N no K | 69.5 | 46 | 13.7 | 8.7 | 0.45 | 113 |
2 | █ Std N std K | 71.1 | 65 | 13.8 | 8.3 | 0.83 | 233 |
3 | █ Liquid K | 68.6 | 30 | 13.9 | 9 | 0.39 | 98 |
4 | █ Std N High K | 73 | 50 | 12.6 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 225 |
5 | █ Low N, High K | 71.2 | 62 | 13 | 6.3 | 0.91 | 228 |
6 | █ Std N, High K | 68.9 | 52 | 13.4 | 6.9 | 0.96 | 240 |
7 | █ Std N, High K | 69.4 | 61 | 13.6 | 6.8 | 0.98 | 245 |
8 | █ Std N, no K | 69.2 | 37 | 13.7 | 9.1 | 0.44 | 110 |
9 | █ Std N, very High K | 71.1 | 65 | 13.8 | 6.4 | 1.08 | 270 |
Rainfall avg gsr (mm) | 213mm |
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SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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