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More Sheep Per Acre, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
More Sheep Per Acre, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In the late 1950's agricultural scientists in Western Australia became convinced that much of the improved pasture in the agricultural areas of the State was going to waste.
The results of the early trials resulted in many farm demonstrations of higher carrying capacities on improved pastures in southern agricultural areas.
Stocking Rate And Rate Of Superphosphate In A Higher Rainfall Area, P P. Mann, B. J. Gorddard, R. N. Glencross, E. N. Fitzpatrick
Stocking Rate And Rate Of Superphosphate In A Higher Rainfall Area, P P. Mann, B. J. Gorddard, R. N. Glencross, E. N. Fitzpatrick
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In its virgin state the area carried a forest association of red-gum and jarrah, and the soils are typical of large areas in the south-west of Western Australia.
These gravelly soils have a high requirement for phosphate during their first years under pasture, and this trial was designed to investigate the relationship between rate of phosphate, stocking rate and pasture production over a number of seasons.
Classing Your Own Clip, J Reilly
Classing Your Own Clip, J Reilly
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
One of the most important activities in the Australian wool industry is the preparation of the clip for sale.
Many growers class their own clips and due to this practice they can reduce production costs.
Down But Not Out [Milk Fever], F C. Wilkinson
Down But Not Out [Milk Fever], F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The five-year-old Jersey cow pictured had calved overnight.
In the previous year this cow had been the highest producer in the herd, so the farmer was very pleased to see she had produced a heifer calf.
Summer And Autumn Rainfall In Relation To Epidemics Of Wheat Stem Rust In Western Australia, W A. Shipton
Summer And Autumn Rainfall In Relation To Epidemics Of Wheat Stem Rust In Western Australia, W A. Shipton
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
High summer and autumn rainfalls, followed by rust infection of volunteer plants and favourable conditions during late winter and spring, lead to rust epidemics.
WIDESPREAD outbreaks of wheat stem rust are rare in Western Australia.
Manure Disposal From Piggeries, P Mcnamara
Manure Disposal From Piggeries, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Many new piggeries have been built during the past year as more farmers swing over to intensive housing.
In most cases the problem of effluent disposal has been overlooked. This article shows how some pig raisers are beating the problem.
Forty Years Of Progress In W.A. Animal Industries : Chief Veterinary Surgeon Retires, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Forty Years Of Progress In W.A. Animal Industries : Chief Veterinary Surgeon Retires, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE Department of Agriculture's Chief Veterinary Surgeon and Chief Inspector of Stock, Mr. C. R. Toop, retired on May 16 after 40 years service to the Department and the State.
THE Department of Agriculture's new Chief Veterinary Surgeon is Dr. M. R. Gardiner.
Strains Of Stem And Leaf Rust On Wheat In Western Australia Since 1951, I A. Watson, W. P. Cass Smith, W. A. Shipton
Strains Of Stem And Leaf Rust On Wheat In Western Australia Since 1951, I A. Watson, W. P. Cass Smith, W. A. Shipton
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE most important wheat rust in Western Australia is stem rust,
Leaf rust occurs infrequently and has not been known to cause serious damage.
Rules Of The Western Australian Pure Bred Dairy Cattle Production Recording Scheme, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Rules Of The Western Australian Pure Bred Dairy Cattle Production Recording Scheme, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
REVISION of these rules was necessary because of the amalgamation of the field work with that of Grade Herd Recording.
Adjustments have been made to facilitate more expeditious handling of records in the Department's Head Office.
Other minor changes have been made to bring the rules into line with present day practice.
Meadow Hay For The Dairy Herd, F E. Ryan
Meadow Hay For The Dairy Herd, F E. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
CONSERVATION is the basis of progress in dairy farming and the major form is meadow hay, but unfortunately relatively few dairy farmers give enough attention to the quality and quantity of this important feed.
The First Year Of A Cattle Stocking Rate Trial At Pardelup, R Sprivulis
The First Year Of A Cattle Stocking Rate Trial At Pardelup, R Sprivulis
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
AS a first step towards the study of pasture utilisation by cattle, a simple trial was commenced at the Pardelup Prison Farm in 1964.
The trial is carried out with Poll Hereford cross steers set stocked on Mt. Barker subterranean-clover and Wimmera ryegrass pasture.
It will be repeated for several seasons.
Down And Out [Pulpy Kidney Disease], F C. Wilkinson
Down And Out [Pulpy Kidney Disease], F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Two days previously the weaner mob had broken through a gate into a hundred acre paddock in which an excellent green oat crop was growing.
The owner had not been particularly worried because the oats needed grazing. When however, he went to check the water troughs and found 17 weaners dead, he became perturbed.
Survey Of Potato Losses In The Field, James P. Fallon
Survey Of Potato Losses In The Field, James P. Fallon
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A RELATIVELY large proportion of the potatoes grown in Western Australia are below Grade 1 standard.
Some are left in the field at harvest while others are rejected during grading operations.
Pasture Seed Production, 1966 : Statistics And Comments, B J. Quinlivan
Pasture Seed Production, 1966 : Statistics And Comments, B J. Quinlivan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE marketing of pasture seeds differs from that of some other primary products in that there are no guaranteed prices.
A knowledge of potential supply and demand for the various species and strains is just as important to the seed producer as good production techniques.
Irrigation In The South-West : Report On Government-Controlled Areas, 1965-66, G Gauntlett
Irrigation In The South-West : Report On Government-Controlled Areas, 1965-66, G Gauntlett
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
LARGE scale irrigation in the south-western part of Western Australia is confined to the coastal plain, west of the Darling Range where the three irrigation districts of Waroona, Harvey and Collie have been established.
A Survey Of Citrus Plantings In Western Australia, Frank Melville
A Survey Of Citrus Plantings In Western Australia, Frank Melville
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE development of the citrus industry in Western Australia has been determined by the requirements of the local market and there is no reason to suppose that this will not continue to be the controlling factor.
Sheep Or Beef Cattle?, G D. Oliver
Sheep Or Beef Cattle?, G D. Oliver
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE present sustained high meat prices and the moderately low wool prices have caused many farmers to think again about the relative profitability of sheep and beef cattle.
With synthetic fibres continuing to threaten the wool price a changeover from sheep to beef cattle must be seriously exercising the minds of many woolgrowers.
Piggery Septic System, N E. Macintyre
Piggery Septic System, N E. Macintyre
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ONE of the problems of intensive houses for pigs is the disposal of the dung and urine.
If proper arrangements are not made to remove this, it soon accumulates in an offensive pile at one end of the piggery, making an excellent breeding ground for flies.
Good Management For The Springers Pays Dividends, J Y. Langdon
Good Management For The Springers Pays Dividends, J Y. Langdon
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
This article gives a striking example of the advantages of calving cows in good and rising condition—and explains why condition around calving time is so important.
ALTHOUGH most farmers know that cows calving in good and improving condition will give higher yields than those calving in poor condition, few use this knowledge to improve the production from their cows.
Warning : Footrot Threatens South-West Sheep Industry, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Warning : Footrot Threatens South-West Sheep Industry, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DURING the past few months footrot has appeared in sheep in the South-West in an area extending from Busselton southwards to Kudardup.
This area has only recently been stocked with sheep which have been purchased from many sources.
It is probable that there were a few "carriers" amongst these introduced sheep, and that under the favourable conditions of the South-West the infection was able to develop and spread and then to declare itself in clinical form.
Salinity And Farmhouse Water Supplies, T C. Stoneman
Salinity And Farmhouse Water Supplies, T C. Stoneman
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PROVISION of a satisfactory water supply for the homestead is one of the many problems which have to be faced by all farmers.
For those served by the Comprehensive Water Supply Scheme, the solution is fairly simple.
For others, finding an adequate supply of good quality water can often be quite a headache.
Thrips Damage Of Grapes, A N. Sproul
Thrips Damage Of Grapes, A N. Sproul
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN mid-December, a few bunches of Semillon grapes were submitted for examination from a Caversham Vineyard.
Damage to grape berries by thrips has not been recorded before in Western Australia.
Trees Of Western Australia, Charles Austin Gardner
Trees Of Western Australia, Charles Austin Gardner
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
It is not desirable to give locality names to plants unless their range is fully underwood.
Such names can be very misleading.
Thr following is an illistrated discussion of the identification of five Western Australian trees.
Cultivation : Does Haste Mean Waste?, H M. Fisher
Cultivation : Does Haste Mean Waste?, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Many farmers believe that increasing the speed of cultivation and seeding implements will cause deterioration of soils and reduced crop yields.
In a three-year trial on clover ley land at Wongan Hills higher cultivation speeds tended to increase rather than decrease wheat yields. There was some deterioration in the physical structure of the soil.
Early Spraying Esential For Webworm Control, J A. Button
Early Spraying Esential For Webworm Control, J A. Button
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Results of trials conducted during the last two seasons have emphasised the need for very early treatment of webworm infested crops.
Where heavy infestations occur every effort should be made to apply treatments during the first fortnight after crop emergence
Alive-Stiff-Dead [Tetanus], F C. Wilkinson
Alive-Stiff-Dead [Tetanus], F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Only 12 hours before this photograph was taken the lamb pictured was alive and healthy.
When examined it was very stiff and unable to stand. A few hours later it was dead.
Black Spot Of Peas, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Black Spot Of Peas, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THIS fungous disease of peas causes "black spot" and "stem rot" on affected plants. During the wet winter months the disease is often so severe that it is difficult to grow garden pea varieties satisfactorily; but in summer when hot, dry conditions usually prevail the disease is of little consequence.
List Of Department Of Agriculture Publications, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
List Of Department Of Agriculture Publications, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE following publications are available on application from the Department of Agriculture.
Most of the bulletins listed are reprints from the Journal of Agriculture and are free of charge (except where a price is stated).
The date of original publication of reprints is stated to facilitate reference to bound volumes of the Journal.
Ninth Random Sample Laying Test, 1965-66, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Ninth Random Sample Laying Test, 1965-66, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
NINTH RANDOM SAMPLE LAYING TEST, 1965-66 POULTRY RESEARCH STATION, WEMBLEY
REARING RESULTS AT HOUSING (21 WEEKS AND 3 DAYS)
SECOND PROGRESSIVE REPORT TO 27th FEBRUARY, 1966
Beef Cattle And Production In Western Australia, W J O Wilkie
Beef Cattle And Production In Western Australia, W J O Wilkie
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN an article published in the Journal of Agriculture for February, 1963, the growth of the beef cattle population of Western Australia was shown for a number of districts in the State.