A lesson in perennial pastures: case study from Winterbrook Farm

2014 - 2016
CC BY 4.0

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Trial details

Researcher(s) N/A
Year(s) 2014 - 2016
Contributor South West Catchments Council
Trial location(s) Bunbury, WA
A lesson in perennial pastures: case study from Winterbrook Farm locations
Aims

To report on a case study of lessons learned about growing perennial pastures.

Key messages

Speak to a good agronomist

Commence preparations at least one year out from planting. Preparations should include:

  • soil test to identify pH and fertility issues; and
  • effective weed management, with at least a double knock.
Lead research organisation South West Catchments Council
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source NLP
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments N/A
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Method

Crop types Pasture: Clover Pasture: Phalaris Hay: Lucerne
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Trial design

Bunbury 2014 Clover

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Bunbury 2014 Phalaris

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Bunbury 2014 Lucerne

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Bunbury 2015 Clover

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Bunbury 2015 Lucerne

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Bunbury 2015 Phalaris

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Bunbury 2016 Clover

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Bunbury 2016 Lucerne

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Bunbury 2016 Phalaris

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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
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Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Bunbury, WA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
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 Bunbury WA
2016 292.8mm
2015 266.5mm
2014 280.9mm
2013 308.6mm
2012 291.8mm
2011 290.8mm
2010 251.7mm
2009 279.5mm
2008 289.4mm
2007 289.5mm
2006 265.8mm
2005 291.5mm
2004 273.6mm
2003 277.0mm
2002 280.0mm
2001 254.6mm
2000 282.4mm
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.

Bunbury WA

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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 report and links

2014 trial report



Trial last modified: 10-02-2022 08:24am AEST