Increasing the profitability of the double break roatation of the MRZ of WA Wheatbelt through incorporation of an early sown high value pulse.

2020
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Trial details

Researcher(s) N/A
Contact email agrec@faceygroup.org.au
Contact phone 0409868514
Year(s) 2020
Contributor Facey Group
Trial location(s) Wickepin, WA
Increasing the profitability of the double break roatation of the MRZ of WA Wheatbelt through incorporation of an early sown high value pulse. locations
Aims

To demonstrate that growing canola (with effective weed control options) followed by a high value legume (with higher economic value) can lead to an effective and profitable double break crop sequence. The contribution of an early sowing date to increase the profitability of these crops will also be evaluated.

Key messages

- Lentil production was impacted by soil acidity and limited local knowledge of lentil production.

- Weed burdens were higher in lentil treatments compared to wheat treatments

- Lentil grain quality was unable to be assessed due to low biomass and low seed formation

Lead research organisation West Midlands Group
Host research organisation Facey Group
Trial funding source GRDC WMG2003-001SAX
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

This project is a GRDC investment. Thankyou to Trevor Leeson for hosting the 2020 trial site. Thank you to West Midlands Group (Project Lead) for experimental support. 


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Grain Legume: Lentils
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Rotation
Trial type Demonstration
Trial design Unreplicated

Wickepin 2020

Sow date Wheat & Early sown lentils 20th may; Late sown lentils 15th June
Harvest date Unknown
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
Wickepin, WA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Wickepin, WA Sodosol
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.

Wickepin WA

NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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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 last modified: 21-12-2022 09:46am AEST