Variety Specific Agronomy - Canola

2014 - 2016
CC BY 4.0

Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) N/A
Year(s) 2014 - 2016
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Bool Lagoon, SA
Variety Specific Agronomy - Canola locations
Aims

To improve canola production through identification of varieties and agronomic practices with superior performance under irrigation. 

Key messages
  • Growers should utilise the tools, knowledge and rule of thumb guidelines for growing irrigated canola, accessible on the GRDC website.
  •  The correct variety should be sown at the correct time for maximum yield potential.
  • Be prepared to sow early in a suitable paddock, knowing that seasonal conditions can dictate the success of dual purpose crops.
  •  Recovery and winter growth of canola is slower than cereals.
  •  Don’t graze too early (wait until the 6–8 leaf stage) and lock up before bud elongation is >10 cm.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

This research is part of the ‘Southern irrigated cereal and canola varieties achieving target yields’ project (DAN00198; 2014–17) which has joint investment by NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). We would like to thank the co-operating grower, Bruce McLean, for allowing us to conduct the experiment on his property. We also gratefully acknowledge the assistance provided by SARDI Technical Officers Ian Ludwig, Matthew Hoskings and Carolyne Hilton, and Felicity Turner, Krysteen McElory and Charlie Crozier from MacKillop Farm Management Group.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Oilseed: Canola
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
  • Fertiliser: Rate
  • Fertiliser: Timing
  • Growth regulator: Timing
  • Growth regulator: Type
  • Sowing: Timing
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Blocked

Bool Lagoon 2014

Sow date varied - see report
Harvest date varied - see report
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Bool Lagoon 2015

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Bool Lagoon 2016

Sow date Not specified
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
Bool Lagoon, SA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Bool Lagoon, 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 Bool Lagoon SA
2016 458.4mm
2015 453.8mm
2014 508.8mm
2013 532.1mm
2012 568.1mm
2011 599.8mm
2010 544.1mm
2009 458.5mm
2008 417.8mm
2007 449.8mm
2006 428.6mm
2005 451.4mm
2004 471.2mm
2003 475.4mm
2002 427.6mm
2001 553.8mm
2000 579.8mm
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.

Bool Lagoon SA

NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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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: 23-11-2021 12:46pm AEST