Willaura VIC trials

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Year Trial site
Better soil structure through controlled traffic cropping
  • To demonstrate effectiveness of controlled traffic in the more traditional high rainfall cropping ares of Western Victoria.
  • To compare controlled traffic, raised beds and conventional flat cropping methods.
Southern Farming Systems
GRDC
2001 Willaura VIC
Research organisaton
Canola - Streatham
  • To confirm the ability of growth regulators to reduce crop height, and therefore reduce the problem of lodging in conventionally grown canola.
  • To assess the potential yield and or oil reduction following a single application of growth regulators.
Southern Farming Systems
2001 Willaura VIC
Research organisaton
Healthy soils for sustainable farms

The demo sites fit into the objectives of the HSSF project which are:

  • Improve farmers’ capacity to manage soil health issues
  • Identify appropriate soil management strategies, both at a landscape and industry level
  • Develop and deliver data and information packages for farmers
  • Develop and promote industry based training packages
Southern Farming Systems
2007 Willaura VIC
Research organisaton
Late season canola variety trials
Southern Farming Systems
1999 Willaura VIC
Research organisaton
Mid season canola variety trials
Southern Farming Systems
1999 Willaura VIC
Research organisaton
Non-randomised demonstration trial - triticale

To compare the performance & suitability of several Triticale varieties in the Streatham Branch area. 

Southern Farming Systems
2001 Willaura VIC
Research organisaton
Using fluid fertilisers as an alternative to granular fertilisers

To provide the farmers with calcareous soils that were P retentive, with an alternative to P fertilisers which were continually becoming locked-up, as well as an economical and effective method for the application of these fertilisers 

Southern Farming Systems
2001 Willaura VIC
Research organisaton