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Western Australia’S Primary Industries: 2021-22 Economic Overview, D. Maharjan, S. Akbari, A.K. Abadi Ghadim, P. Mattingley, I. Wilkinson, J. Tan, J. Van Staden, M. Radhakrishnan

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The Western Australia’s Primary Industries: 2021-22 Economic Overview (WAPIEO) is developed by DPIRD in partnership with the Forest Products Commission.

The WAPIEO has a trade focus and provides a single source for consistent statistics and insights on observed industry trends.

Director General Statement

Western Australia’s primary industries sector is a significant contributor to the state’s economic diversification. Supported by strong international trading relationships, it is also a major export industry with around 60% of our agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food production exported to over 150 international markets.

The agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries are also significant contributors to our economy, …

High Tunnel Construction Cost Calculation Workbook, Shannon Rauter, Melanie Stock, Brent Black, Dan Drost

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The cost of building a high tunnel fluctuates over time with supply prices. This Excel workbook accompanies the USU Extension fact sheet, "Constructing a Low-cost High Tunnel" by Black, Drost, Rowley, and Heflebower (2011) and allows users to input local supply costs. The workbook then calculates the cost to build a USU low-cost high tunnel with several design options according to high tunnel length and door structure. It also provides an example calculation based on April 2022 pricing for reference.

Influence Of Fertilizer Rate On Swollen Stem Formation (“Bulbing”) And Vitamin C Content In Different Kohlrabi Cultivars, Mark Iradukunda, Paul E. Read

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Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group) is a vegetable crop found in the Brassicaceae, and it is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C. Vitamin C helps in oxidative damage repair and strengthens the immune system, so exploring vitamin C sources may contribute to improving human health. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different fertilizer rates on kohlrabi yield, in terms of the swollen stem and the vitamin C content, and if those effects are similar in different kohlrabi cultivars. In this greenhouse study, we fertilized four potted kohlrabi cultivars with a common water-soluble greenhouse fertilizer …

Grape Varieties For Utah, Michael Caron, Taun Beddes, Tiffany Maughan, Michael Pace, Brent Black

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This fact sheet introduces the different types of grapes and provides suggestions of grape varieties that can be grown in Utah.

Situation Analysis Of Horticulture In Western Australia: Area, Volume And Value Of Horticultural Crop Production By Local Government Area Within Western Australia, Manju Radhakrishnan, Neil Lantzke, Paul Mattingley

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The direct and indirect contribution to the economy from produce grown by WA horticulture industries increases to $3.03b when it moves along the supply chain to reach the end consumer in WAB. This increase results from the addition of storage, packaging, transport and other inputs.

Jobs created on-farm by WA horticulture, the majority of which are in regional communities, are estimated to be 14,520 during peak season (ABARES) making horticulture a significant employer in agriculture in Western Australia.

This study calculates more reliable estimates on the area, volume, and value of horticulture production in the WA across production regions.

The …

Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

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In accordance with section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, we hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report of the Rural Business Development Corporation for the reporting period ended 30 June 2023.

The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Rural Business Development Corporation Act 2000.

S4e10: Are You Ready To Garden?, Ron Lisnet, Charlene Spindler Gray, Katherine Garland

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Springtime in Maine can mean turning on the heat in the morning and the air conditioner in the afternoon. Spring also is when people flock to vegetable gardens, patios, flower beds and orchards.

Gardening, which has been particularly popular during the pandemic, has a number of benefits — from reducing stress to increasing property values. In this semester’s final episode of “The Maine Question,” Charlene Gray, University of Maine lecturer in landscape in design, and Kate Garland, University of Maine Cooperative Extension horticulture professional, talk with host Ron Lisnet about all things gardening, including promoting bee populations.

Southwest Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Candace Schaible, Mark Nelson, Steven J. Price

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This is a calendar for turfgrass management for southwest Utah and includes guidelines for seeding, overseeding, sodding, fertilization, mowing, aeration, weed control, and irrigation.

A Review Of The Economics Of Regenerative Agriculture In Western Australia, Anne Bennett

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• There is no published work detailing the economics of regenerative agriculture in Western Australia.
• Of the work completed in other jurisdictions and nations captured in this review, the profitability of regenerative agriculture compared with conventional agriculture was variable, although generally lower.
• The loss of income associated with the transition from conventional agriculture to regenerative agriculture is a significant barrier to adoption, although it is enterprise-sensitive.
• Farmers who are operating regenerative agriculture systems self-report higher levels of wellbeing.
• Conventional agriculture and regenerative agriculture are overlapping approaches.
• The literature presented in this review is mostly based on small samples, case studies or …

Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2021, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

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Beginning And Small Acreage Farms: Nonmotorized Tool Selection, Sheriden M. Hansen, Melanie Stock, Dan Drost, Katherine Wagner

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Farming on 2 acres or less can be challenging, especially when considering equipment selection. It is important to carefully consider the equipment options available. Tools should be cost-effective, task and operation appropriate, of high quality and durability, and provide labor savings. Appropriate equipment contributes to farm viability by enhancing labor efficiency and crop quality. This fact sheet briefly describes equipment beginning farmers commonly need or use on small farms.

Pumpkins In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rick Hefelbower

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This fact sheet describes pumpkins, recommended varieties and how to grow them, including planting and spacing, problems that may occur, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

Tomatillos In The Garden, Kristiane Pedersen, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes tomatillos. It includes information on varieties of tomatillos, how to grow them, problems that may occur, harvest and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

Parsnips In The Garden, Dan Drost, Wade Bitner

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This fact sheet provides information for growing parsnips in the garden, including varieties, how to grow them, pest control, harvest and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

Celery In The Garden, Dan Drost, Brandon West

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This fact sheet describes celery in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

Fennel In The Garden, Dan Drost, Ken Adams

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This fact sheet describes fennel in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, and frequently asked questions.

Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) In The Garden, Rick Hefelbower, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes cantaloupe, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

Hops In The Garden, Dan Drost, Clark Owen

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This fact sheet describes hops in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, and vine care.

Garden Cress In The Garden, Dan Drost, Bonnie Allen

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This fact sheet describes garden cress in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

Swiss Chard In The Garden, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes Swiss Chard, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

Lettuce In The Garden, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes lettuce, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

Garlic In The Garden, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes garlic, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

Onions In The Garden, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes onions, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

Horseradish In The Garden, Dan Drost, Gilbert Young

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This fact sheet describes horseradish in the garden, varieties, how to grow, pest control, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

Popcorn In The Garden, Dan Drost, Heidi Mitchell

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This fact sheet describes popcorn in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

Dill In The Garden, Dan Drost, Adam Oakley

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This fact sheet describes dill, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

Leeks In The Garden, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes Leeks, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

French Tarragon In The Garden, Dan Drost, Benjamin Hudson

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This publication describes French Tarragon and how to plant it in the garden, including varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, and uses and nutrition.

New Zealand Spinach In The Garden, Dan Drost, Jill Samuelsen

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This fact sheet describes New Zealand spinach in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

Sweet Potatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost, Jeran Farley

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This fact sheet describes sweet potatoes in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.