The Nitrogen Contribution of Pulses in Acidic Soils of the High Rainfall Zone of South Eastern Australia: Measurements from 2015 - 2017 Commerical Faba Bean Crops

2018
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Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Helen Burns
Mark Norton
Contact email helen.burns@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Year(s) 2018
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Frances, VIC
Lake Bolac District, VIC
The Nitrogen Contribution of Pulses in Acidic Soils of the High Rainfall Zone of South Eastern Australia: Measurements from 2015 - 2017 Commerical Faba Bean Crops locations
Aims

The project aimed to identify factors limiting N2 fixation and productivity of pulse crops grown on acidic soils in the high rainfall zone (HRZ) Southern Grain production region.

Key messages

• Select crops best adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of your region; faba bean is the pulse crop best adapted to soils prone to waterlogging.
• Avoid soils with acidic subsurface layers and/or shallow topsoil that limit root development and impermeable subsoil that restrict drainage.
• Test soil pH at 5cm intervals to a depth of 20 cm, to detect subsurface acidity.
• Select paddocks at least two years before sowing acid-sensitive crops to allow time for applied lime to react and increase soil pH, if required.
• Sow early in the recommended sowing window for your location, to encourage effective nodulation, early vigour and biomass accumulation before the onset of cold, wet conditions.

Lead research organisation MacKillop Farm Management Group
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC DAN00191
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

• The contribution of the 21 growers from SA, Victoria, Tasmania and NSW, who participated in this project is
greatly appreciated.
• Amanda Pearce, Senior Research Scientist (SARDI), conducted field assessment and sampling at the SA sites.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Grain Legume: Faba beans
Treatment type(s)
  • Soil Properties
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

Frances 2018

Sow date Multiple - please see report
Harvest date Unknown
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Other trial notes

Contact email: mark.horton@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Lake Bolac District 2018

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Other trial notes

Contact email: mark.horton@dpi.nsw.gov.au

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Trial source data and summary not available
Check the trial report PDF for trial results.
Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Frances, VIC Not specified
Lake Bolac District, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Frances, VIC Sodosol
Lake Bolac District, VIC 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 Frances VIC Lake Bolac District VIC
2018 286.6mm664.6mm
2017 308.6mm709.0mm
2016 270.6mm714.6mm
2015 282.1mm669.1mm
2014 366.1mm680.6mm
2013 425.8mm667.3mm
2012 488.6mm660.1mm
2011 502.3mm725.2mm
2010 483.4mm749.4mm
2009 400.2mm715.6mm
2008 347.0mm707.8mm
2007 332.5mm689.8mm
2006 375.5mm650.2mm
2005 434.1mm709.9mm
2004 538.6mm714.8mm
2003 531.2mm707.2mm
2002 455.7mm712.8mm
2001 488.0mm687.0mm
2000 445.6mm607.7mm
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.

Frances VIC

Lake Bolac District VIC

Frances VIC

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Lake Bolac District VIC

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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: 12-04-2023 11:48am AEST