Field Research & Agronomy

Sum15-09 Nitrogen and Phosphorus in wheat, Nungarin

AIM:

To assess how wheat responds to N and P fertilizer applications under different conditions, soil P stores and soil PBI across the wheat belt.

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Table 1: Soil Analysis

Fig 1: Yield and Protein

Fig 2: Response to N and P

CONCLUSION:

Differences in yield between treatments were significant and consistent with Summit trials over many years in the area
A P recommendation of 8-10 kg/ha and N recommendation of 30-60 kg/ha maximises grower returns.