Lupins trials

Evaluation of new and existing Angustifolius lupin varieties.

To evaluate new Lupin inoculation initiatives in high background populations of naturalised Rhizobium strains in medium–low rainfall cereal/lupin rotation

Native budworm actively feeding on cereals has not been an issue for growers or industry in the past, and considering the recent detections, growers and western region industry networks have voiced that they would like support on this issue, especially regarding sampling techniques and spray thresholds. To achieve this, we investigated this new behavioural trend and the population numbers required to cause economic yield losses to determine if and when management is required in non-traditional cereal hosts.

Through pheromone-based moth trapping, crop inspections, glasshouse trials and a field cage trial, we investigated the behaviour of H. punctigera moths and larvae on, and potential economic damage to, wheat in the northern grainbelt of Western Australia. 

To determine if spacing lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L) and canola (Brassica napus) plants in more uniform geometric patterns can improve yield of these species in the Northern Agricultural Region of Western Australia.

To identify herbicide sensitivities of new lupin varieties with the view to reduce their yield losses due to herbicide damage. Mandelup was included as a standard variety for comparison in the trial.

Blue lupins are problematic in narrow leave lupin production, especially in the Northern Agriculture Region of WA Wheatbelt and no herbicide is registered for their control in this crop. There were earlier reports that blue lupins could be controlled/suppressed with triclopyr (e.g. Garlon®) safely applied at pod setting on main stem of narrow leave lupins (Quinlan and Fleay, 2016). Two timing of application of Garlon® at 30 mL/ha were included in the trial to determine their safety on new narrow leafed lupin varieties.

To evaluate yields and quality of new and existing lupin varieties.

To evaluate yields and quality of new and existing lupin varieties

The aim was to assess the impacts of delayed sowing and radish infestation on lupin yield. By doing this we can better understand the extra weed control required to make delayed sowing profitable

To conduct a lupin variety trial.

• To better understand the trade-offs between lupin yield and weed management when lupins are sown using different strategies; dry sowing vs delayed sowing.
• To investigate if shielded spraying can effectively control the large weed populations that often arise after dry sowing.

To evaluate yields and quality of new and existing lupin varieties.

To evaluate new and existing yellow lupin varieties.

To evaluate new and existing lupin varieties.

To evaluate new and existing lupin varieties.

• To determine if the addition of lime and its method of incorporation (none/control, MBP or deep rip) has an effect on the soil pH profile and crop productivity.
• To compare the impact of mouldboard ploughing and deep ripping on topsoil water repellence compared to an untreated control.

To evaluate yields and quality of new and existing lupin varieties

To demonstrate the metribuzin tolerance of the new lupin variety Mandelup.

To compare the effect of croptopping on Mandelup with other currently grown lupin varieties.

To demonstrate the benefit of wide rows in lupins.

To evaluate a range of nutrients on lupin yield and protein.

To compare agronomic factors on seven lupin varieties for yield and grain protein.

To evaluate the effectiveness of skip row spacing of lupins in a medium to low rainfall environment

To evaluate banded wetting agent (SACOA ‘Irrigator’) for crop establishment and yield on non-wetting soils in the West Midlands.

To evaluate banded wetting agent (SACOA ‘Irrigator’) for crop establishment and yield on non-wetting soils in the West Midlands.

To discuss alternative options to increase organic matter; improve soil properties and provide additional non-chemical control options for weed management, whilst providing a break crop effect.

To evaluate different sequences of pulses and canola after soil amelioration when transitioning into cereal cropping to capture maximum benefit from amelioration.

To evaluate the rotational benefit of different sequences of pulses and canola after soil amelioration when transitioning back into cereal cropping following amelioration.

This project set out to contribute to an understanding of legume agronomic and financial management in the Esperance Port Zone in an effort to support the decision-making process undertaken by growers in deciding the best crop sequence for their farms, including which break crop best suits their needs.

This project aims to:

1. Contribute to the agronomic understanding of best practice pulse agronomy in the EPZ.
2. Contribute to the financial decision-making process undertaken by growers in deciding the best crop sequence for their farms, including which break crop is the best option to suit their needs.

To test ‘Lupin Bud’ for improvement in the main stem pod set in lupins.

• To evaluate the impact of crop seeding rate and perennial row spacing on grain yield of lupin crops.
• To evaluate the feasibility of using tine seeders fitted with precision guidance technology to sow annual crops into subtropical perennial pastures (offset to perennial rows) without damaging the perennial base.

The objective of this trial was to evaluate the knockdown efficiency of Spray.Seed with and without common tank mix ‘spikes’, at various rates, on the control of grass and broadleaf weeds including Roundup Ready canola volunteers.

To evaluate the performance of crops (Lupin in 2012) when pasture cropped over different perennial species established on deep pale sands.

To improve understanding of the range of tillage implements and techniques available to incorporate lime into acidic soils, their respective costs and benefits.

To gain insights from some of the top performing farm businesses in the zone about their management, agronomy practices and the triggers for key decision-making.

To demonstrate the rotational benefits of a sequence of broadleaf, legume, and pasture crops for the production of wheat in the Kwinana West and East zones of WA. 
 

To check whether higher stubble affected crop growth.

To determine the effectiveness, weed spectrum and crop damage of both Bounty (a broadleaf herbicide for use in lupins) and Aramo (a grass herbicide for use in non-cereal crops), which are due for release on the market in 2003.

To compare the effects of mouldboard plough, spading and deep ripping on yellow non-wetting sand.

To determine the effects of spading on lime and potassium (K) response

To consider the activities and practices of those farmers with a long term track record of achieving above average results.

To compare three legume crops in farmer scale seeding strip trials at three locations in the Albany Port Zone. Demonstrations will compare several legume crops in different soil types in different micro-environments. The same trial sites will be monitored in 2019 to determine the effects (positive or negative) of the legume break crop on the subsequent barley/wheat crop and soil nitrogen status. The legume demonstration trials will provide growers with current agronomic information for pulses/legumes as a break crop in farming systems for the Albany Port Zone. Information from both the legume demonstration and effect on the subsequent crop will complement the Crop Sequence Calculator Workshops to be run concurrently by Farmanco.  

To discuss benefits and practicalities of individual growers weed management tactics; and to assist others to decide if adopting similar methods would be beneficial on their property.

To evaluate new and commonly grown lupin varieties in a low rainfall environment.

To evaluate new and existing lupin varieties.

To compare yellow lupin and angustifolius lupin varieties.

To determine what is the best way to apply nutrients on non-wetting soils after amelioration in the
Geraldton port zone (GRDC RCSN project).

To evaluate new and commonly grown lupin varieties in a low rainfall environment

Evaluate the efficacy of chaff lining as a weed seed management tool within the Northen Agri Group in the Geraldton port zone 

To answer the quesiton 'Can higher herbicide rates be used with wide row establishment in lupins?'

To demonstrate the tolerance of WALAN2141 to Metribuzin.