Row direction trial

2010

Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Amanda Cook (SARDI)
Jon Hancock (SARDI)
Ian Richter (SARDI)
Wade Shepperd (SARDI)
Year(s) 2010
Contributor SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre
Trial location(s) Minnipa, SA
Row direction trial locations
Aims

To investigate the effects of row direction, row spacing and stubble cover on grain yield and quality.

Key messages
  • In low rainfall seasons, (2005-08), north-south sowing increased grain yield by an average of 8.4% compared to east-west.
  • Narrow row spacing with retained stubble also showed increased grain yield.
  • In 2009 (decile 9+ season) there was a 0.24 t/ha yield advantage in wheat with sowing east-west.
  • In 2010 (decile 8-9 season) with Kaspa peas, row direction at sowing had no effect on grain yield.
  • Ultimately direction of sowing will depend mostly on paddock shape and direction of sand hills.
Lead research organisation SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC UA00107
Related program Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners University of Adelaide, CSIRO
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Method

Crop type Grain Legume: Field peas
Treatment type(s)
  • Sowing: Row Spacing
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Minnipa 2010

Sow date 26 May 2010
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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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
Minnipa, SA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Minnipa, 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 Minnipa SA
2010 385.3mm
2009 391.3mm
2008 330.4mm
2007 331.2mm
2006 334.5mm
2005 288.0mm
2004 296.1mm
2003 293.2mm
2002 283.3mm
2001 343.9mm
2000 389.0mm
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.

Minnipa 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.



Trial last modified: 11-07-2019 16:08pm AEST