Overhead irrigation of soybeans – southern NSW 2014–15

2014 - 2015

Research organisaton
Funding sources

Trial details

Researcher(s) Alan Boulton (NSW DPI)
Mathew Dunn (NSW DPI)
Luke Gaynor (NSW DPI)
Mark Richards (NSW DPI)
Year(s) 2014 - 2015
Contributor Department of Primary Industries NSW
Trial location(s) Finley, NSW
Further information View external link
Overhead irrigation of soybeans – southern NSW 2014–15 locations
Aims

The purpose of the experiment was to test the response of one new breeding line and two commercial varieties of soybeans at three row spacings and two plant densities to examine the effect of these treatments on dry matter production, harvest index, grain yield and grain protein. 

Key messages
  • High soybean grain yields can be achieved on a flat layout under overhead irrigation.
  • Djakal and N005A-80 varieties yielded the highest across all densities and row spacings.
  • The 40 plants/m2 targeted plant density yielded the highest across all varieties and row spacings.
  • At targeted plant densities of 40 plants/m2, the highest yields were achieved with 30 cm row spacing.

 

Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC DAN00192
Trial funding source DPI NSW
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

This experiment is part of the project ‘Southern NSW soybean agronomy’, DAN00192, 2014–18, which is jointly funded by GRDC and NSW DPI. Technical assistance was provided by John Dando and Paul Morris.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Oilseed: Soybean
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
  • Sowing: Rate
  • Sowing: Row Spacing
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Finley 2014

Sow rate or Target density Multiple - please see report
Sow date 20 November 2014
Harvest date 15–16 April 2015
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser

125 kg/ha legume starter

Herbicide

Roundup 450 @ 1.5 L/ha + trifluralin @1.6 L/ha

Insecticide

Indoxacarb 150 g/L @ 400 mL/ha by air

Inoculant Water injected peat slurry Group H
Other trial notes

This research paper is an extract from the publication Southern NSW Research Results 2015, available at
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/broadacre-crops/guides/publications/southern-nsw-research-results

Finley 2015

Sow rate or Target density Not specified
Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Fertiliser Not specified
Herbicide Not specified
Insecticide Not specified
Inoculant Not specified
Other trial notes

This research paper is an extract from the publication Southern NSW Research Results 2015, available at
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/broadacre-crops/guides/publications/southern-nsw-research-results

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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
Finley, NSW Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Finley, NSW Chromosol
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 Finley NSW
2015 425.9mm
2014 415.3mm
2013 395.1mm
2012 415.3mm
2011 412.5mm
2010 401.2mm
2009 325.0mm
2008 326.5mm
2007 274.8mm
2006 321.9mm
2005 376.3mm
2004 362.8mm
2003 366.7mm
2002 386.8mm
2001 454.8mm
2000 437.7mm
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.

Finley NSW

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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: 20-10-2023 08:14am AEST