Group G Herbicide Trial

2012
CC BY 4.0

Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Adam Hancock (Elders Naracoorte/Lucindale)
Jason McClure (Elders Naracoorte)
Sally Stewart (Elders Millicent)
Contact email jason.mcclure@elders.com.au
Contact phone 0428 815 293
Year(s) 2012
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Conmurra, SA
Frances, VIC
Group G Herbicide Trial locations
Aims

To evaluate a range of Group G herbicide ‘spikes’ to better understand there market fit prior to sowing broadacre crops.

Key messages
  • There are several Group G herbicide spikes on the market for use prior to broadacre crops with their specific benefits and limitations
  • It important to read the herbicide label and be aware of plant back restrictions before the use of any herbicide.
  • Sharpen Group G herbicide significantly increased percentage of brown out across the weed spectrum 7 DAA at Frances in 2012.
  • At Frances in 2012 all Group G herbicides showed increased percentage of brown out 7 DAA on annual ryegrass but there was no significant difference between treatments 22 DAA.
  • Sharpen, Hammer 400 and Valour significantly increased percentage brown out 22 DAA on clover at Frances in 2012.
  • At Frances in 2012 the results indicated Glyphosate was providing majority control of lesser loosestrife.
  • Sharpen Herbicide showed a significantly increase in brownout on capeweed 7 DAA at Frances in 2012.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments
  • Chris and Tim Fry and Family for providing an excellent Location and Site.
  • Lachie Seears and Family for providing an excellent Location and Site.
  • Nic Amos and Kalyx Australia Pty Ltd for there cooperation and professionalism in conducting the trial on Elders behalf
  • Felicity Turner, Krysteen McElroy and the Mackillop Farm Management Group for a platform to communicate important agronomic issues to growers.

Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop types Weed: Ryegrass Pasture: Clover Pasture: Mixed species
Treatment type(s)
  • Herbicide: Form
  • Herbicide: Rate
  • Herbicide: Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

Conmurra 2012 Ryegrass

Sow date none specified
Harvest date none specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Conmurra 2012 Clover

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

Conmurra 2012 Mixed species

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

Frances 2012 Clover

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

Frances 2012 Mixed species

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

Frances 2012 Ryegrass

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
Conmurra, SA Not specified
Frances, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Conmurra, SA Sodosol
Frances, 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 Conmurra SA Frances VIC
2012 228.7mm488.6mm
2011 274.1mm502.3mm
2010 257.3mm483.4mm
2009 224.1mm400.2mm
2008 209.9mm347.0mm
2007 248.1mm332.5mm
2006 254.8mm375.5mm
2005 268.9mm434.1mm
2004 313.3mm538.6mm
2003 361.2mm531.2mm
2002 392.1mm455.7mm
2001 505.7mm488.0mm
2000 591.0mm445.6mm
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.

Conmurra VIC

Frances VIC

Conmurra VIC

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Frances 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 report and links

2012 trial report



Trial last modified: 23-11-2021 13:25pm AEST