Response of twelve barley and four wheat varieties to three sowing dates – Matong 2015

Abstract

Key findings »» The 12 barley varieties were, on average, 26% higher yielding than the four wheat varieties in this experiment. »» The fast developing wheat varieties Emu Rock and Condo generally reached anthesis around the same date as the slow developing barley varieties Navigator, Oxford and Urambie. »» Long season barley varieties such as Oxford and Urambie performed well from early sowing (24 April), but most barley lines had their highest yield from main season sowing (12 May). »» The four early season wheat varieties generally had better yield from main season sowing than from early sowing.