| Researcher(s) |
Rhaquelle Meiklejohn Gary Miller Mark Saunders Andrew Ware |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2021 |
| Contributor | SARDI - Clare |
| Trial location(s) |
Cummins, SA
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To demonstrate and quantify the benefits of growing pulses with alternative broadleaf break crops (canola)
• Gross margins of crops such as lentil were comparable to canola in 2021.
• Lentil grain yields on sandy soils at the demonstration site and field trials were approximately 1 t/ha, much lower than was observed on heavier soils.
| Lead research organisation |
University of Adelaide |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Trial funding source | GRDC UOA2105-013RTX |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
The research undertaken as part of the GRDC-invested SA Grain Legume Validation project (UOA2105- 013RTX) is made possible by the significant contributions of growers through both trial cooperation and the support of the GRDC, and the authors would like to thank them for their continued support. The continued support from industry and breeding organisations for the provision of chemical products and pulse varieties for use in field trials is also gratefully acknowledged and appreciated. |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop types | Grain Legume: Faba beans Oilseed: Canola Grain Legume: Lentils Grain Legume: Lupins Hay: Vetch |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Randomised,Replicated,Blocked |
| Sow rate or Target density | 30 plants/m2 |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
sown with a plot seeder |
| Sow date | 29 May 2021 |
| Harvest date | 17 November 2021 |
| Trial design method | RCBD Randomised Complete Block Design |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot blocking | yes |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Fertiliser |
The trial received 100 kg/ha MAP fertiliser at seeding and a foliar trace element spray of 3 L/ha Smart Trace Triple® |
| Herbicide |
Throughout the growing season weeds were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Insecticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Fungicide |
Throughout the growing season disease was controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Pesticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Sow rate or Target density | 45 plants/m2 |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
sown with a plot seeder |
| Sow date | 29 May 2021 |
| Harvest date | 17 November 2021 |
| Trial design method | RCBD Randomised Complete Block Design |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot blocking | yes |
| Plot randomisation | N |
| Fertiliser |
The trial received 100 kg/ha MAP fertiliser at seeding and a foliar trace element spray of 3 L/ha Smart Trace Triple® |
| Herbicide |
Throughout the growing season weeds were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Insecticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Fungicide |
Throughout the growing season disease was controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Pesticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Sow rate or Target density | 120 plants/m2 |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
sown with a plot seeder |
| Sow date | 29 May 2021 |
| Harvest date | 17 November 2021 |
| Trial design method | RCBD Randomised Complete Block Design |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot blocking | yes |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Fertiliser |
The trial received 100 kg/ha MAP fertiliser at seeding and a foliar trace element spray of 3 L/ha Smart Trace Triple® |
| Herbicide |
Throughout the growing season weeds were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Insecticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Fungicide |
Throughout the growing season disease was controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Pesticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Sow rate or Target density | 55 plants/m2 |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
sown with a plot seeder |
| Sow date | 29 May 2021 |
| Harvest date | 17 November 2021 |
| Trial design method | RCBD Randomised Complete Block Design |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot blocking | yes |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Fertiliser |
The trial received 100 kg/ha MAP fertiliser at seeding and a foliar trace element spray of 3 L/ha Smart Trace Triple® |
| Herbicide |
Throughout the growing season weeds were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Insecticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Fungicide |
Throughout the growing season disease was controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Pesticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Sow rate or Target density | 50 plants/m2 |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
sown with a plot seeder |
| Sow date | 29 May 2021 |
| Harvest date | 17 November 2021 |
| Trial design method | RCBD Randomised Complete Block Design |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot blocking | yes |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Fertiliser |
The trial received 100 kg/ha MAP fertiliser at seeding and a foliar trace element spray of 3 L/ha Smart Trace Triple® |
| Herbicide |
Throughout the growing season weeds were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Insecticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Fungicide |
Throughout the growing season disease was controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
| Pesticide |
Throughout the growing season insects & pests were controlled as required in line with standard and local pulse management |
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