| Researcher(s) |
Michael Bennet (SARDI) Leigh Davis (SARDI) Roy Latta (SARDI) Brian Purdie (SARDI) Bevan Siviour (farmer) |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2009 |
| Contributor | SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre |
| Trial location(s) |
Elliston, SA
Franklin Harbour, SA Mt Cooper, SA |
To compare current varieties to ones which are not commonly grown in the district, and to compare varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where National Wheat Variety trials are not conducted.
| Lead research organisation |
SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Related program |
Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems |
| Acknowledgments |
A fantastic effort by the Franklin Harbour group for coordinating the demonstration. Special thanks to Robert Norris, Rodger Story, Isaac Gill, David Franklin, Bevan and Cindy Siviour for their efforts. Thanks to Chris and Amanda Lynch for hosting the Mt Cooper trial. Thanks to Nigel and Debbie May for hosting the Elliston trial. Thanks to Willie Shoobridge, Brenton Spriggs and Ashley Flint for technical assistance. |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Cereal (Grain): Wheat |
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| Trial type | Demonstration |
| Trial design | Replicated |
| Sow date | Not specified |
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SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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