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EXPLORING HIDDEN ECONOMIC LOSSES IN SUB-CLOVER PASTURES

2014
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Research organisation
MacKillop Farm Management Group

Trial details

Researcher(s) Nick Edwards (MacKillop Farm Management Group)
Felicity Turner (MacKillop Farm Management Group)
Contact email nandjedwards@activ8.net.au and projects@mackillopgroup.com.au
Year(s) 2014
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Furner, SA
EXPLORING HIDDEN ECONOMIC LOSSES IN SUB-CLOVER PASTURES locations
Aims

The project aims to quantify the level and effects of sub-clover root disease in pastures across the south-east region of South Australia.

Key messages
  • The timing of brownout had no significant effect on the germination rate. This may have been due to a simulated “cultivation” immediately prior to sowing.
  • Significant differences were found in the germination levels between varieties; Woogenellup is an older variety that is thought to be more susceptible to root diseases. The varietal difference suggests that root disease may be an issue across the region.
  • Demonstration site responses to metalaxyl seed treatments in sub-clover germination suggests that root disease may be present and affecting establishment and persistence.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments
  • Nick Edwards (Project Officer)
  • Graham Clothier and Rob Bateman (Trial Site Landholders)
  • John Squires and Dee Heinjus, Rural Directions
  • Prof. Martin Barbetti, Ming-Pei You, Kevin Foster, University Western Australia
  • Linda Hygate, Meat and Livestock Australia (Funding Body)
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Pasture: Clover
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop : Variety
  • Management systems : Integrated pest management
  • Seed treatment : Fungicide
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Furner 2014

Sow date varied - please see report
Harvest date varied - please see report
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
Furner, SA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Furner, SA 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.
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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.

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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

2014 trial report



Trial last modified: 23-11-2021 14:21pm AEST