Fluid delivery of fungicides and fertilisers for canola

2017

Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Amanda Cook (SARDI)
Year(s) 2017
Contributor SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre
Trial location(s) Coulta, SA
Related trials
Fluid delivery of fungicides and fertilisers for canola locations
Aims

To assess the potential of fluid nutrient delivery systems and disease control strategies compared to current systems.

Key messages
  • Intake (on fertiliser) and Jockey (on seed) is current standard practice for lower EP canola and reduced Blackleg stem infection. In 2014 this practice also increased grain yield. This remains the recommended practice.
  • The application method for the fungicide, either as seed treatments or in-furrow, did not increase canola yields in 2015 or 2016.
  • The source of nutrients and application method, either fertiliser, in-furrow or foliar had no effect on canola yield in 2014, however further research should be undertaken in this area before final conclusions are drawn.
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 and providing in-crop management. Thank you to Nigel Wilhelm and Andrew Ware for scientific input into this research. 


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

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

Coulta 2017

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser

In each season the base fertiliser was 100 kg/ha of DAP (18:20:0:0) with additional in-furrow fungicides or trace elements delivered as fluids for treatments. The trace element mix was 1.5 kg/ha of Mn, 1 kg/ha Zn and 0.2 kg/ha Cu delivered as sulphates at a water rate of 100 L/ha. The full macro fertiliser treatments were equivalent to 100 kg/ha of 18:20:0:0 as phosphoric acid and granular urea banded below the canola seed variety Pioneer45Y86 (CL). Trace elements were also delivered as foliar applications at 4-5 leaf stage and also at a half rate, as separate treatments.

Fungicide

The fungicides evaluated for blackleg disease control were Jockey and Intake in all seasons, and new products Aviator and Prosaro in 2016 only. Application methods of fungicides were also assessed; either in-furrow liquids, Jockey as a seed dressing or Intake on fertiliser. In 2016 foliar Aviator and Prosarp were also applied at 400 ml/ha and 550 ml/ha respectively at the 4 leaf stage.

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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Coulta, SA Grey clay loam
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
2017 428.6mm
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 2017


Observed climate information

Rainfall avg ann (mm) 525mm
Rainfall avg gsr (mm) 465mm

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 11:27am AEST