Evaluation of sub clover varities in a cropping system

2010
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Tim Pepper
Contact email t.pepper@seedmark.com.au
Contact phone 0417500911
Year(s) 2010
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Conmurra, SA
Frances, VIC
Evaluation of sub clover varities in a cropping system locations
Aims

To evaluate sub clover varities in a cropping system.

Key messages
  • Antas Sub clover (bracycanium type) grew significantly more DMthan all other sub clovers, ( 7.94t/ha at Conmurra) an increase of 80% over standard Trikkala Sub Clover.
  • The morebiomass you grow, the more nitrogen you fix. Using rules of thumb (25kg/ha N per 1t DM)
  • Generally speaking earlier flowring varieties will grow more dry matter early, while later flowering will make most of late rains. In practice, a spread or mix of flowering dates may be prudent in a paddock situation. 
  • More work required to show possible yields, both as monocultures and as mixes for rotational options. 
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments
  • Martin and Kirsty Fkewer (Frances) 
  • Lachie Sears (Conmurra) 
  • Collaborating Farmers Krysteen Mcelroy, MFMG
  • Jack Kay, SARDI
  • Shane Ebert, Seedmark

Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Pasture: Clover
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Type
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

Conmurra 2010

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

Frances 2010

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
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

2010 trial report



Trial last modified: 23-11-2021 13:21pm AEST