Conference paper
The how's and whys for ripping deep sandy soils of the low rainfall Mallee
2020 GRDC Grains Research Updates (Bendigo, Victoria, 25/02/2020 - 26/02/2020)
02/2020
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Abstract
Take home messages
Consistent first-year yield responses to deep ripping have been measured on Victorian Mallee sandy soils, with yield benefits commonly 0.5 to 1.0 t/ha in the first season following deep ripping.
Yield responses to deep ripping have not been improved through additional inputs of fertiliser or organic matter (OM) on sandy soils in the Victorian Mallee.
There are opportunities to optimise tine spacing, power requirements and operating costs of ripping and inclusion operations, through improving our understanding of the interaction between soil loosening, shank design and working depth.
Details
- Title
- The how's and whys for ripping deep sandy soils of the low rainfall Mallee
- Creators
- Michael MoodieChris Saunders - University of South AustraliaMustafa Ucgul - University of South AustraliaLynne M Macdonald - CSIRO
- Conference
- 2020 GRDC Grains Research Updates (Bendigo, Victoria, 25/02/2020 - 26/02/2020)
- Identifiers
- 991013044012102368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference paper