MFMG wheat variety trials

2019
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) N/A
Contact email amanda.pearce@sa.gov.au
Year(s) 2019
Contributor MacKillop Farm Management Group
Trial location(s) Sherwood, SA
Frances, VIC
MFMG wheat variety trials locations
Aims

Two MacKillop Farm Management Group (MFMG) wheat variety trials were sown in 2019 at Sherwood and Frances. These trials are conducted annually to enable growers to evaluate a selected number of varieties under specific local conditions. Varieties evaluated include released cultivars and experimental lines. An additional trial was conducted at Conmurra evaluating potential high yielding varieties for the high rainfall zone. Conmurra results are reported in Chapters 2 and 3. 

Key messages
  • MFMG funded variety trials at Sherwood and Frances to enable growers to evaluate a selected number of varieties under specific local conditions. 
  • Varieties included released cultivars and experimental lines. 
  • At Sherwood, the AH varieties Scepter (5.59 t/ha), Vixen (2018 release; 5.56 t/ha) and RockStar (2019 release; 5.33 t/ha) were the highest yielding. 
  • At Frances, Scepter (7.23 t/ha), recent releases Vixen (7.12 t/ha), RockStar (7.02 t/ha) and Sheriff CL Plus (6.63 t/ha) and the experimental line LPB15-2485* (6.47 t/ha) were the highest yielding. 
  • At both sites, some AH varieties failed to reach the minimum protein level required to achieve maximum grade. 
Lead research organisation MacKillop Farm Management Group
Host research organisation MacKillop Farm Management Group
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

SARDI’s South East New Variety Agronomy Team, based at Struan, who co-ordinate and manage the trials; 

The Menz and Hindson/Hawkins Families as co-operating growers. 


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated

Sherwood 2019

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Frances 2019

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not 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
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Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Sherwood, SA Not specified
Frances, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Sherwood, SA Sodosol
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 Sherwood SA Frances VIC
2019 340.6mm245.0mm
2018 387.1mm286.6mm
2017 430.1mm308.6mm
2016 398.4mm270.6mm
2015 327.1mm282.1mm
2014 369.7mm366.1mm
2013 407.6mm425.8mm
2012 401.4mm488.6mm
2011 459.3mm502.3mm
2010 428.2mm483.4mm
2009 364.8mm400.2mm
2008 356.2mm347.0mm
2007 403.7mm332.5mm
2006 395.8mm375.5mm
2005 422.5mm434.1mm
2004 427.4mm538.6mm
2003 425.1mm531.2mm
2002 350.5mm455.7mm
2001 343.9mm488.0mm
2000 367.8mm445.6mm
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.

Sherwood VIC

Frances VIC

Sherwood VIC

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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

2019 trial report



Trial last modified: 30-05-2023 12:39pm AEST