| Researcher(s) |
Nimesha Fernando Singarayer Florentine Renick Peries Aravind Surapaneni |
|---|---|
| Contact email | n.jayaweera@federation.edu.au |
| Contact phone | 0353279189 |
| Year(s) | 2019 |
| Contributor | Federation University Australia - School of Health and Life Sciences |
| Trial location(s) |
Ballan, VIC
Balliang East, VIC |
The aim of this project is to investigate the use of biosolids to overcome subsoil constraints in the high and low rainfall zones in Victorian grain growing regions: in brief,
For the current information please contact Nimesha Fernando - 0434871969
| Lead research organisation |
Federation University Australia - School of Health and Life Sciences |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Trial funding source | GRDC 9176547 |
| Trial funding source | IWN |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
This work is funded by GRDC under the innovation grants-2018. Complimentary funding from Intelligent Water Network is acknowledged. We would like to thank Rentier's Machinery for their help with our field trials set up at both field sites. Farm managers at both sites Yaloak (Rob Binks) and Balliang (Chris Sharkey) are acknowledged for their ongoing assistance. |
| Other trial partners | Agriculture Victoria, South East Water, Cleanaway Organics, Veolia Water, Central Highland Water |
| Crop type | Cereal (Grain): Wheat |
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| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Randomised,Replicated,Blocked |
| Sow date | 31 May 2019 |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | 10m x 4m |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
For further details contact: n.jayaweera@federation.edu.au or 0353279189/0434871969 |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
For further details contact: n.jayaweera@federation.edu.au or 0353279189/0434871969 |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
For further details contact: n.jayaweera@federation.edu.au or 0353279189/0434871969 |
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