Aim
The purpose of this trial was to determine the value of large amounts of lime, and the influence of deep ripping, on the poor soil patches within paddocks.
Trial details
Property | Westons, East Yuna |
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Soil type | Red loamy sand |
Paddock rotation | 2014 wheat, 2015 wheat, 2016 wheat |
Treatments | 2015 - Lime: 0, 6, 10t/ha 2015 - Incorporation: Nil, Deep ripper (before lime was spread), 12” sweep on 11” spacing, Deep ripper + sweep |
Replicates | Six |
Growing season rainfall 2016 - Second season (Wandana rainfall station) | January – March 22mm April – September 198mm |