Canola agronomy and phenology to optimise yield

2016
CC BY 4.0

Research organisatons
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Rohan Brill (NSW DPI)
Jacob Giles (SARDI)
Blake Gontar (SARDI)
John Kirkegaard (CSIRO)
Julianne Lilley (SARDI)
Ian Ludwig (SARDI)
Therese McBeath (CSIRO)
Michael Moodie (Moodie Ag)
Christine Walela (SARDI)
Andrew Ware (SARDI)
Jeremy Whish (SARDI)
Year(s) 2016
Contributor Hart Field Site Group
Trial location(s) , SA
, SA
Lameroo, SA
Canola agronomy and phenology to optimise yield locations
Aims

To better understand yield drivers of canola in eastern Australia by improving the profitability of canola as part of the 'Optimised Canola Profitability (OCP)' project..

Key messages
  • Improved knowledge of how canola varieties develop in differing regions and the drivers behind development will assist growers in choosing the correct variety for a particular sowing opportunity.
  • The development of site specific optimal flowering windows, where the balance between plant growth and frost and heat risks are accounted for, will allow growers and advisors to match canola variety selection with sowing opportunities.
  • Nitrogen is an important driver of canola yields in above average seasons. Low risk techniques to ensure adequate nitrogen supply are critical to capitalise on above average rainfall in the low rainfall zone.
Lead research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC CSP00187
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

This work is a component of the 'Optimised Canola Profitability' project (CSP00187) a collaboration between NSW DPI, CSIRO and GRDC in partnership with SARDI, CSU, MSF and BCG. Thank you the numerous South Australian growers and Hart Field Site group for making their land available for the field trials and to the technical officers of the SARDI New Variety Agronomy group for their assistance in conducting the field trials.


Other trial partners NSW DPI and GRDC, in partnership with SARDI, CSU, MSF and BCG
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Method

Crop type Oilseed: Canola
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
  • Sowing: Timing
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

2016

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
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Plot replication Not specified
Other trial notes

While all due care has been taken in compiling the information within this manual the Hart Field-Site Group Inc or researchers involved take no liability resulting from the interpretation or use of these results. We do not endorse or recommend the products of any manufacturers referred to. Other products may perform as well or better than those specifically referred to. Any research with un-registered products and rates in the manual does not constitute a recommendation for that particular use by the researchers or the Hart Field-Site Group Inc.

2016

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Other trial notes

While all due care has been taken in compiling the information within this manual the Hart Field-Site Group Inc or researchers involved take no liability resulting from the interpretation or use of these results. We do not endorse or recommend the products of any manufacturers referred to. Other products may perform as well or better than those specifically referred to. Any research with un-registered products and rates in the manual does not constitute a recommendation for that particular use by the researchers or the Hart Field-Site Group Inc.

Lameroo 2016

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Other trial notes

While all due care has been taken in compiling the information within this manual the Hart Field-Site Group Inc or researchers involved take no liability resulting from the interpretation or use of these results. We do not endorse or recommend the products of any manufacturers referred to. Other products may perform as well or better than those specifically referred to. Any research with un-registered products and rates in the manual does not constitute a recommendation for that particular use by the researchers or the Hart Field-Site Group Inc.

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Trial results Table 1

@T1: (08-04-2016) @T2: (20-04-2016) @T3: (06-05-2016)
# Variety
Grain yield (t/ha) Grain yield (t/ha) Grain yield (t/ha)
1 44Y89CL 3.11 3.76 2.99
1 44Y89CL 3.86 3.22 3.77
1 44Y89CL 3.72 3.87 3.43
2 45Y88CL 2.72 2.78 3.4
2 45Y88CL 2.11 2.89 2.42
2 45Y88CL 3.45 3.49 3.78
3 Archer 2.91 4.04 4.45
3 Archer 3.53 3.42 3.2
3 Archer 3.35 4.19 4.36
4 ATR_Gem
4 ATR_Gem
4 ATR_Gem
5 ATR_Stingray
5 ATR_Stingray
5 ATR_Stingray
6 Hyola559TT
6 Hyola559TT
6 Hyola559TT
7 Hyola575CL
7 Hyola575CL
7 Hyola575CL
8 Hyola750TT
8 Hyola750TT
8 Hyola750TT
9 Nuseed_Diamond
9 Nuseed_Diamond
9 Nuseed_Diamond

Grain yield t/ha


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
, SA Not specified
, SA Not specified
Lameroo, SA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
, SA Chromosol
, SA Tenosol
Lameroo, SA 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 SA SA Lameroo SA
2016 582.7mm575.7mm390.9mm
2015 533.0mm530.1mm354.6mm
2014 599.9mm572.2mm360.3mm
2013 576.6mm566.1mm360.9mm
2012 610.6mm561.9mm420.7mm
2011 638.3mm588.1mm473.2mm
2010 633.8mm601.1mm455.5mm
2009 580.2mm565.0mm406.6mm
2008 544.3mm573.1mm402.5mm
2007 603.8mm567.4mm435.4mm
2006 602.7mm601.9mm429.7mm
2005 632.8mm590.0mm452.2mm
2004 587.3mm567.1mm414.0mm
2003 613.0mm585.1mm423.8mm
2002 596.9mm549.7mm351.3mm
2001 639.9mm558.5mm389.9mm
2000 596.9mm566.2mm431.6mm
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

SA 2016


Observed climate information

Rainfall avg gsr (mm) 449mm

Derived climate information

SA

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Lameroo SA

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Lameroo 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: 02-07-2020 07:35am AEST