Researcher(s) |
Andrew Ware |
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Contact email | andrew@epagresearch.com.au |
Contact phone | 0427884272 |
Year(s) | 2022 |
Contributor | Agricultural Innovation & Research Eyre Peninsula |
Trial location(s) |
Tooligie Hill, SA
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To determine if the risk to frost damage is similar across a range of break crops in a high risk zone.
Demonstrating how different crop types respond to frost.
Lead research organisation |
Agricultural Innovation & Research Eyre Peninsula |
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Host research organisation |
EPAG Research Trust |
Trial funding source | GRDC AIP2203-001SAX |
Related program |
Tactics to minimise frost damage on the Eyre Peninsula |
Acknowledgments |
Landholder: Tim Zacher |
Other trial partners | Rhaquelle Meiklejohn |
Crop types | Grain Legume: Faba beans Grain Legume: Lentils Hay: Vetch Oilseed: Canola Oilseed: Linseed Oilseed: Safflower |
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Treatment type(s) |
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Trial type | Experimental |
Trial design | Randomised,Replicated,Blocked |
Sow rate or Target density | Varying depending on crop type as per GRDC GrowNotes |
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Sow date | 18 May 2022 |
Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | 1.5m x 10m |
Plot replication | 3 |
Plot randomisation | Randomised complete block design |
Fertiliser |
100kg/ha MAP |
Inoculant | Group F |
Other trial notes |
Consultants and advisors report little is known about the effect that frost causes on break crops in the Eyre Peninsula environment, particularly if later flowering crops such as linseed or safflower have a role in frosty areas. Trial impacted by any unusual or adverse factors: Frost |
Sow rate or Target density | Not specified |
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Sow date | Not specified |
Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Plot randomisation | Not specified |
Fertiliser | Not specified |
Inoculant | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
Consultants and advisors report little is known about the effect that frost causes on break crops in the Eyre Peninsula environment, particularly if later flowering crops such as linseed or safflower have a role in frosty areas. Trial impacted by any unusual or adverse factors: Frost |
Sow rate or Target density | Not specified |
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Sow date | Not specified |
Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Plot randomisation | Not specified |
Fertiliser | Not specified |
Inoculant | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
Consultants and advisors report little is known about the effect that frost causes on break crops in the Eyre Peninsula environment, particularly if later flowering crops such as linseed or safflower have a role in frosty areas. Trial impacted by any unusual or adverse factors: Frost |
Sow rate or Target density | Not specified |
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Sow date | Not specified |
Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Plot randomisation | Not specified |
Fertiliser | Not specified |
Inoculant | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
Consultants and advisors report little is known about the effect that frost causes on break crops in the Eyre Peninsula environment, particularly if later flowering crops such as linseed or safflower have a role in frosty areas. Trial impacted by any unusual or adverse factors: Frost |
Sow rate or Target density | Not specified |
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Sow date | Not specified |
Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Plot randomisation | Not specified |
Fertiliser | Not specified |
Inoculant | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
Consultants and advisors report little is known about the effect that frost causes on break crops in the Eyre Peninsula environment, particularly if later flowering crops such as linseed or safflower have a role in frosty areas. Trial impacted by any unusual or adverse factors: Frost |
Sow rate or Target density | Not specified |
---|---|
Sow date | Not specified |
Harvest date | Not specified |
Plot size | Not specified |
Plot replication | Not specified |
Plot randomisation | Not specified |
Fertiliser | Not specified |
Inoculant | Not specified |
Other trial notes |
Consultants and advisors report little is known about the effect that frost causes on break crops in the Eyre Peninsula environment, particularly if later flowering crops such as linseed or safflower have a role in frosty areas. Trial impacted by any unusual or adverse factors: Frost |
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.