Table 1. Sowing dates, seasonal and experimental conditions throughout the study period at the experimental site near Mortlake in Victoria.
| Crop sown | Planting date (treatments applied) | Growing season rainfall (mm) | Average yield in region t/ha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Barley (Gardner) |
*15 Oct 2004 (19 Oct) |
Sep–Feb 310 | Wheat 2.06 Canola 1.05 |
| 2005 | Wheat (Kellalac) | 28 Jun 2005 (1 Jul) |
Apr–Nov 348 | Wheat 2.67 Canola 2.31 |
| 2006 | Wheat (Kellalac) | 17 Jun 2006 (21 Jun) |
Apr–Nov 269 | Wheat 2.75 Canola 1.7 |
| 2007 | Canola (Thunder TT Pacific seeds) | 5 June 2007 (6 Jun) |
Apr–Nov 470 | Wheat 5.37 Canola 2.65 |
Notes.
*
Very delayed sowing this season due to seasonal conditions. The yield for Kellalac from Hamilton National Variety Trials for each season is included, as is the site mean for Triazene Tolerant canola varieties for comparative purposes as obtained from relevant trial reports (http://www.farmtrials.com.au/trial_report_library.php?action=search&query=Hamilton accessed 13 Feb 2017).