Perennials breathe life into the Darkan river flats

2011
CC BY 4.0

Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Alana Shedley (SWCC)
Year(s) 2011
Contributor South West Catchments Council
Trial location(s) Bokal, WA
Perennials breathe life into the Darkan river flats locations
Aims

To find a way to improve the productivity and sustainability of the Darkan river flats.

Key messages
  • Start with paddock preparation and weed control in the year (or two) before establishment.
  • Get the right machinery for incorporating lime. 
  • Gain technical knowledge.
Lead research organisation South West Catchments Council
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source Caring for our Country
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop types Pasture: Clover Hay: Lucerne Oilseed: Canola Other crop: Grasses Pasture: Kikuyu Pasture: Phalaris Cereal (Grain): Barley
Treatment type(s)
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Trial type
Trial design

Bokal 2011 Clover

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Bokal 2011 Lucerne

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Bokal 2011 Canola

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Bokal 2011 Grasses

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Bokal 2011 Kikuyu

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Bokal 2011 Phalaris

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Bokal 2011 Barley

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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
Bokal, WA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Bokal, WA 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 Bokal WA
2011 286.0mm
2010 224.4mm
2009 247.7mm
2008 217.8mm
2007 219.3mm
2006 203.0mm
2005 242.1mm
2004 236.0mm
2003 227.5mm
2002 198.0mm
2001 199.0mm
2000 290.2mm
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.

Bokal 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

2011 trial report



Trial last modified: 10-02-2022 08:25am AEST