| Researcher(s) |
Chris O'Callaghan |
|---|---|
| Contact email | Chris@liebegroup.org.au |
| Year(s) | 2022 |
| Contributor | Liebe Group |
| Trial location(s) |
Dalwallinu, WA
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| Further information | View external link |
To demonstrate that growing either canola or fallow (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 second part of this trial is to determine the impact of this rotation on the grain yield and profitability of a cereal crop in the first year following the double break crop sequence.
• The wheat on wheat rotation in this trial showed a reduction in yield compared to wheat on legumes.
• Frost was an issue on many early sown wheat on wheat paddocks in the area.
• Yellow spot inoculum had built up in the wheat on wheat plot.
| Lead research organisation |
West Midlands Group |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation |
Liebe Group |
| Trial funding source | GRDC WMG2003-001SAX |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
Acknowledgments This is a GRDC-invested project, WMG2003-001SAX, led by the West Midlands Group. This site is managed by the Liebe Group as one of four sites across the Wheatbelt that aims to evaluate the crop rotation benefit of a double break crop rotation. Thanks to the Hyde family for their assistance, hosting, implementing and managing the trial. |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Cereal (Grain): Wheat |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Unknown,Unreplicated |
| Sow rate or Target density | 65 kg/ha |
|---|---|
| Sow date | 9 May 2022 |
| Harvest date | 10 January 2023 |
| Plot size | 18.3m x 200m |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Fertiliser |
09/05/2022 - Flexi 40 L/ha, Map Zn 60 kg/ha |
| Herbicide |
09/05/2022: 2 L/ha Treflan, 2.5 L/ha Boxergold, 27/05/2022: Trident 1 L/ha |
| Fungicide |
09/05/2022: 400 ml/ha Flutriaf ol |
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