Pulse evaluation and agronomy on Upper Eyre Peninsuala

2003
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) N/A
Year(s) 2003
Contributor Central West Farming Systems
Trial location(s) Willamulka, SA
Pulse evaluation and agronomy on Upper Eyre Peninsuala locations
Aims

To verify that recommendations for maximum production in other pulse growing regions of SA are applicable under low rainfall conditions.

Key messages
  • Peas are the most robust pulse option in low rainfall environments, but erosion risks must be well managed.
  • Early sowing is essential for maximising pulse yields.
  • Kaspa is an option for low rainfall regions, but has generally performed best in the more favourable years.
  • No significant yield difference occurred in Kaspa by increasing plant density from 45 to 55 plants/m2 in 2003.
  • Beans and chickpeas are opportunity crops only in low rainfall environments and suited to better years and more favourable conditions.
Lead research organisation Central West Farming Systems
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

This work was funded by GRDC, SAGIT and SARDI. Thank you to Michael Bennet and Leigh Davis for their help with the pulse trial work at MAC. Thank you to Jim Egan, Tim Richardson, Dr Maqbool Ahmad, Dr Jeff Paull and Rade Matic for providing the pulse breeding material and advice during the season.


Other trial partners SARDI

Method

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Trial type
Trial design

Willamulka 2003

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Trial source data and summary not available
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Willamulka, SA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Willamulka, SA Calcarosol
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 Willamulka SA
2003 264.3mm
2002 218.9mm
2001 262.8mm
2000 291.3mm
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

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Willamulka SA

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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.

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Trial last modified: 26-11-2019 14:43pm AEST