| Researcher(s) | N/A |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2024 |
| Contributor | Corrigin Farm Improvement Group |
| Trial location(s) |
Narembeen, WA
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The CFIG component of the grain legume project over 2023 and 2024 was to compare the yield potential for five grain legume crops in our area and assess the impact on wheat yield in the following year. The small plot trial assessed Lupins, Field Pea, Vetch, chem fallow and Chickpea. These legumes are seen as viable options for the Narembeen area and have been used in this trial for this comparison.
The 2024 Narembeen legume trial provided valuable insights into the performance of different break crops under low rainfall conditions. The standout result was field peas achieving the highest average yield of 1.15 t/ha, followed by lupins (0.90 t/ha), chickpeas (0.55 t/ha), and vetch (0.50 t/ha). The chemical fallow did not produce a yield but played a role in soil moisture conservation.
The trial demonstrated that field peas were the most productive option, indicating their suitability for low rainfall areas. Lupins also performed well, reinforcing their viability as a break crop. Chickpeas and vetch had lower yields, suggesting that their agronomic fit may require further optimization.
Subsequent wheat crop yields following different break crops are:
| Lead research organisation | N/A |
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| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Trial funding source | GRDC GGA2110-002SAX |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments | N/A |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop types | Grain Legume: Chickpeas Grain Legume: Field peas Grain Legume: Lupins Hay: Vetch |
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| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Randomised,Replicated |
| Sow rate or Target density | 80 kg/ha |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
Knife points and press wheels (sowing depth 20-25 mm, row spacing 25.4 cm) |
| Sow date | 28 May 2024 |
| Harvest date | December 2024 |
| Trial design method | RCBD Randomised Complete Block Design |
| Plot size | 20m x 4.5m |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Herbicide |
Pre-emergent: Trifluralin 2 L/ha; Weedmaster DST 2 L/ha; Rustler 1 L/ha; Bifenthrin 100 mL/ha; Chlorpyrifos 1 L/ha Post-emergent: Clethodim 330 mL/ha; Elantra Xtreme 100 mL/ha; Aviator Xpro 600 mL/ha; Transform 50 g/ha; Affirm 300 mL/ha; Transform 50 g/ha; Affirm 300 mL/ha |
| Sow rate or Target density | 80 kg/ha |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
Knife points and press wheels (sowing depth 20-25 mm, row spacing 25.4 cm) |
| Sow date | 28 May 2024 |
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Trial design method | Not specified |
| Plot size | 20m x 4.5m |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Herbicide |
Pre-emergent: Trifluralin 2 L/ha; Weedmaster DST 2 L/ha; Rustler 1 L/ha; Bifenthrin 100 mL/ha; Chlorpyrifos 1 L/ha Post-emergent: Clethodim 330 mL/ha; Elantra Xtreme 100 mL/ha; Aviator Xpro 600 mL/ha; Transform 50 g/ha; Affirm 300 mL/ha; Transform 50 g/ha; Affirm 300 mL/ha |
| Sow rate or Target density | 80 kg/ha |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
Knife points and press wheels (sowing depth 20-25 mm, row spacing 25.4 cm) |
| Sow date | 28 May 2024 |
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Trial design method | Not specified |
| Plot size | 20m x 4.5m |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Herbicide |
Pre-emergent: Trifluralin 2 L/ha; Weedmaster DST 2 L/ha; Rustler 1 L/ha; Bifenthrin 100 mL/ha; Chlorpyrifos 1 L/ha Post-emergent: Clethodim 330 mL/ha; Elantra Xtreme 100 mL/ha; Aviator Xpro 600 mL/ha; Transform 50 g/ha; Affirm 300 mL/ha; Transform 50 g/ha; Affirm 300 mL/ha |
| Sow rate or Target density | 20 kg/ha |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
Knife points and press wheels (sowing depth 20-25 mm, row spacing 25.4 cm) |
| Sow date | 28 May 2024 |
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Trial design method | Not specified |
| Plot size | 20m x 4.5m |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Herbicide |
Pre-emergent: Trifluralin 2 L/ha; Weedmaster DST 2 L/ha; Rustler 1 L/ha; Bifenthrin 100 mL/ha; Chlorpyrifos 1 L/ha Post-emergent: Clethodim 330 mL/ha; Elantra Xtreme 100 mL/ha; Aviator Xpro 600 mL/ha; Transform 50 g/ha; Affirm 300 mL/ha; Transform 50 g/ha; Affirm 300 mL/ha |
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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