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Evaluation of Sub clover varieties in a cropping system

2009
CC BY 4.0

Research organisation
MacKillop Farm Management Group

Trial details

Researcher(s) Cameron Conboy (Seedmark PlantTech)
Reece Hardwidge (Seedmark PlantTech)
Contact email cconbot@planttech.com.au; rhardwidge@planttech.com.au
Contact phone 0428134796
Year(s) 2009
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Frances, VIC
Evaluation of Sub clover varieties in a cropping system locations
Aims

To evaluate sub clover varieties in a cropping system.

Key messages
  • Antas sub clover (brachcalnium type) grew significantly more DM than other sub clovers - a 58% increase in dry matter on Trikkala.
  • The more biomass you grow, the more nitrogen you fix. Using rules of thumb (25kg/ha N per 1t DM)
  • Generally speaking earlier flowering varieties will grow more dry matter early, while later flowering varieties 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

Mrtin and kirst Flower, Colborating farmers

MFMG, Krysteen McElroy

SARDI, Jack Kay

Seedmark, Shane Ebert
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

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

Frances 2009

Sow date 28 May 2009
Harvest date none 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
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
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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

2009 trial report



Trial last modified: 23-11-2021 14:20pm AEST