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Contact UsImproving Barley Performance In The Low Rainfall Zone
Farm Table says:
The authors of this paper note in the conclusion: 'A sound understanding of the phenology of varieties will help to ensure that varieties are sown in the appropriate sowing window to maximise crop potential. Growers should endeavour to learn how to assess their crop growth stage, a practice essential for effective communication between grower and adviser. It provides a common reference for describing the crop's development so that agronomic decisions can be implemented, based on a common understanding of which stage the crop has reached.' Please access the full paper via the link below if this research interests you
Take home messages from the paper include:
- Barely varieties Fathom, La Trobe, Spartacus CL,Rosalind, Hindmarsh and Compass are consistently yielding the highest in the Victorian (VIC) Mallee and Wimmera National Variety Trials (NVT).
- Compass is very quick to mature and performs better in terms of yield and management at a later sowing date.
- RGT Planet yielded well at the Mallee and Wimmera NVT sites in 2016 and 2017 (in above average seasons). The variety performs best in a longer season environment (medium to higher rainfall areas).
- ‘Compass type’ barley varieties with good early vigour, combined with prostrate growth habit are the best competitors (Compass, Fathom, ScopeCL, RGT Planet).
- ‘Hindmarsh type’ and Úrambie type’ varieties with very slow early vigour are poor competitors (Hindmarsh, Spartacus CL, Urambie).
- Three years of data have reinforced that certain varieties can be used as a non-herbicide option for grass weed control.
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