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WFS - The "Mulga View" Trial

A farming systems trial is currently in progress on Ian and Kay Hill’s property 'Mulga View' 30km west of St. George.

The systems currently being studied are:

   •   continuous wheat - zero and reduced tillage, with
       different rates of applied nitrogen and phosphorus.

   •   grain legume-winter cereal rotations (chickpea-
        wheat).

   •   short term legume leys of medic, lucerne and
       Caatinga stylo in rotation with wheat

   •   mixed pasture leys of Buffel grass and legume
        (medic, lucerne, stylo), in rotation with wheat.

   •   opportunity cropping rotations with wheat, barley,
       chickpea, faba bean, canola, grain sorghum and guar

Researchers and growers discuss options
at a field day at "Mulga View"

Faba Bean growing at "Mulga View" in 2001

Some Results and Outcomes from the "Mulga View" Trial

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About the farming systems trial at St George in south-west Queensland

A central trial on red soil, in conjunction with on-farm trials seeks to develop general principles for sustainable farming systems near St. George. The trial is located at the property Mulga View.

Greg Thomas

Crop and Pasture Rotations for Red Earth Soil – ‘Mulga View’ Trial, St George

Because of the inherently low soil fertility and water holding capacity of many of the red soil types in the Balonne and Maranoa regions, different farming systems may be needed for their sustainable development.

Greg Thomas

'Mulga View' 2001-02 Trial Results

In 2001, crop establishment, growth and yield of winter crops were adversely affected by duck and galah damage and variable sowing depth.

Greg Thomas

'Mulga View' 2003 Trial Results

In the 2003 winter trial, phosphorus fertiliser application (6 kg P/ha) in wheat resulted in an increase in grain yield.

Greg Thomas

'Mulga View' 2004 Trial Details

Details of crop and pasture planting for the 2004 winter season.

Greg Thomas

Download updated yield and farm-operations spreadsheet : (Microsoft ®Excel format)

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WFS - The "Mulga View" Trial

A farming systems trial is currently in progress on Ian and Kay Hill’s property 'Mulga View' 30km west of St. George.

A central trial on red soil, in conjunction with on-farm trials seeks to develop general principles for sustainable farming systems near St. George. The trial is located at the property Mulga View.

Because of the inherently low soil fertility and water holding capacity of many of the red soil types in the Balonne and Maranoa regions, different farming systems may be needed for their sustainable development.

In 2001, crop establishment, growth and yield of winter crops were adversely affected by duck and galah damage and variable sowing depth.

In the 2003 winter trial, phosphorus fertiliser application (6 kg P/ha) in wheat resulted in an increase in grain yield.

Details of crop and pasture planting for the 2004 winter season.

Download updated yield and farm-operations spreadsheet : (Microsoft ®Excel format)

The articles linked to this site are in PDF format and require viewing with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click the icon to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader

Web Site Contact: Tony King