| Researcher(s) |
Claire Browne Jessica Lemon |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2015 |
| Contributor | Birchip Cropping Group |
| Trial location(s) |
Berriwillock, VIC
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| Further information | View external link |
To determine how seeding density interacts with row spacing in the Mallee (9, 12 and 15 inch) to affect the yield of Mace and Trojan wheat and to ascertain the performance of new and existing varieties in the Mallee on nine and 15 inch row spacing.
| Lead research organisation | N/A |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Trial funding source | GRDC BWD00024 |
| Related program |
Maintaining profitable farming systems with retained stubble |
| Acknowledgments | N/A |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Cereal (Grain): Wheat |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Replicated |
| Sow rate or Target density | 100 and 200 plants/m2 |
|---|---|
| Sowing machinery |
Knife point, press wheels on 23 cm, 30 cm and 38 cm row spacing |
| Sow date | 15 May 2015 |
| Harvest date | 11 November 2015 |
| Trial design method | SPD Split Plot Design |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Fertiliser |
Granulock Supreme Z + Impact @50 kg/ha at sowing |
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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