| Researcher(s) |
Kate Coffey |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2022 |
| Contributor | Riverine Plains |
| Trial location(s) |
Howlong, NSW
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To demonstrate that higher seeding rates in irrigated beans provides higher yields and to compare the economics of irrigated beans to irrigated canola and wheat.
• High rainfall (decile 10) significantly impacted on yield and disease of faba beans.
• Due to the season, faba beans were largely unprofitable, even though there is evidence in dry years they can be profitable.
• Dry matter measurements indicate that the nitrogen fixed could save up to $413/ha the following year in nitrogen costs (based on January 2023 pricing).
| Lead research organisation |
Irrigated Cropping Council |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Trial funding source | GRDC FAR1906-003RTX,ICF1906-002RTX,UOT1906- 02RTX |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
The Optimising Irrigated Grains project is part of the GRDC investment in ICF1906-002RTX, FAR1906-003RTX and UOT1906- 02RTX, which is led by the Irrigated Cropping Council. Riverine Plains would like to thank the Trevethan family who hosted this trial and provided the economic analysis. Riverine Plains would also like to thank Seednet for supplying some of the Amberley seed for the trial. |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Grain Legume: Faba beans |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Demonstration |
| Trial design | Not applicable |
| Sow rate or Target density | Please see report for treatment details |
|---|---|
| Sow date | 22 April 2022 |
| Harvest date | Unknown |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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