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Crop Variety Recommendations For 1974, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Crop Variety Recommendations For 1974, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Crop variety recommendations are reviewed each year and reflect trends in the market situation and the availability of new varieties with specific applications and advantages.
The following recommendations for 1974 cover a wide range of grain crops grown in the agricultural areas of W.A.
Barley And Oat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher
Barley And Oat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BARLEY production has increased sharply over the past two seasons to compensate reduced wheat acreages.
The change over to barley has been supported by the availability of suitable varieties, notably Dampier, and a good demand for West Australian barley overseas.
Barley Staining, J A. Parish, G. B. Crosbie, A. G. P. Brown, P. A. Portmann
Barley Staining, J A. Parish, G. B. Crosbie, A. G. P. Brown, P. A. Portmann
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
GRAIN discolouration or "staining" is a quality defect in W.A. barley which substantially reduces the marketable value oi the crop. It also causes heavy losses to individual growers whose grain is docked or rejected.
The Outlook For Barley, P J. Hackett, E. J. O'Loughlin
The Outlook For Barley, P J. Hackett, E. J. O'Loughlin
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
World production of barley in 1968 was 4,107 million bushels—an increase of 7 per cent, on the previous year.
Further increases are estimated for the 1969 season, especially in Canada and France. World production is expected to be 3 per cent, higher than in 1968.