Evaluation of slower developing barley for improved yield in the high rainfall zone of the south east

2018
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Trial details

Researcher(s) N/A
Year(s) 2018
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Millicent, SA
Evaluation of slower developing barley for improved yield in the high rainfall zone of the south east locations
Aims

To evaluate the potential of novel slower developing barley varieties to increase profitability in the higher rainfall zones of SA. 

Key messages
  • The best yielding winter cultivars yielded similar to the best yielding spring cultivars despite a month difference in flowering date.
  • Winter barley shows promise but we are still learning.  Strategies utilising Nitrogen, Plant Growth Regulators and Grazing need development to manage the increased biomass production and to improve the conversion of biomass to grain yield
  • Early sown winter barley is a different agronomic system. The farming system benefits of winter barleys such as grain and graze, improved disease resistance should not be overlooked
     
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source SAGIT
Trial funding source SARDI
Trial funding source FAR Australia
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Barley
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Millicent 2018

Sow rate or Target density 150 plants/m2
Sow date 18 April 2018
Harvest date Unknown
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Millicent, SA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Millicent, SA Vertosol
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 Millicent SA
2018 592.2mm
2017 616.8mm
2016 579.7mm
2015 537.0mm
2014 585.2mm
2013 569.9mm
2012 588.7mm
2011 605.6mm
2010 611.2mm
2009 585.5mm
2008 554.9mm
2007 550.2mm
2006 574.8mm
2005 559.7mm
2004 581.3mm
2003 594.0mm
2002 587.8mm
2001 588.9mm
2000 571.6mm
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.

Millicent 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 report and links

2018 trial report



Trial last modified: 22-12-2022 15:53pm AEST