Nitrogen rate and timing at Frances

2012
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Charlton Jeisman (SARDI)
Contact email charlton.jeisman@sa.gov.au
Contact phone 8762 9132
Year(s) 2012
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Frances, VIC
Nitrogen rate and timing at Frances locations
Aims

To assess the impact of applying additional nitrogen at different rates and timings on grain yield of wheat

Key messages
  • Grain yields of wheat were higher when additional nitrogen was applied at sowing compared to when applied at GS31
  • Timing of nitrogen application is essential to maximise plant growth and achieve yield potential
  • Grain protein was only higher when delayed nitrogen application was applied, which resulted in reduced wheat yield
  • Starting soil moisture, paddock rotation history and potential yield of crop are important factors to consider when deciding amount of nitrogen to apply and timing
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

Trials were conducted by the SARDI New Variety Agronomy group at Struan.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Rate
  • Fertiliser: Timing
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Frances 2012

Sow date 7 June 2012
Harvest date 27 December 2012
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
Frances, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
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 Frances VIC
2012 488.6mm
2011 502.3mm
2010 483.4mm
2009 400.2mm
2008 347.0mm
2007 332.5mm
2006 375.5mm
2005 434.1mm
2004 538.6mm
2003 531.2mm
2002 455.7mm
2001 488.0mm
2000 445.6mm
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.

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 13:42pm AEST