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Siphon Tubes For Furrow Irrigation In The Kimberleys, K S. Cole
Siphon Tubes For Furrow Irrigation In The Kimberleys, K S. Cole
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Irrigation soils in the Ord River area have a high clay content and erode easily under the influence of running water.
To overcome the problem of erosion in cuts between the head channels and irrigation furrows polythene siphon tubes have been found the most satisfactory.
In this article K. S. Cole, B.Sc. (Agric), Agricultural Adviser, Kununurra, describes the use of siphon tubes for furrow irrigation in the Kimberleys.
Blasting. Part 2. Explosives On The Farm, G A. Greaves
Blasting. Part 2. Explosives On The Farm, G A. Greaves
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
EXPLOSIVES will function with maximum reliability and efficiency only when they are carefully stored under cool, dry conditions so as to avoid deterioration.
When preparing charges the user should follow a correct procedure and use the proper tools. Always treat explosives with respect and remember they are made to explode. When they hit they hit hard.
Its Shearing Time, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Its Shearing Time, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
SHEARING will soon be taking place on your property. For a smooth annual wool harvest, remember:—
Plan For Quality In Silage, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Plan For Quality In Silage, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
SILAGE making time is fast approaching in the South-West.
Last minute preparations before harvesting will help avoid delays at the time of making this valuable fodder, thereby reducing the amount of costly spoilage caused by hold-ups.
Blasting. Part 1. Explosives And The Farmer, G A. Greaves
Blasting. Part 1. Explosives And The Farmer, G A. Greaves
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ABOUT 3,000 tons of commercial blasting explosives of various types are used every year in Western Australia of which approximately two thirds is utilised by mining industries and the remainder goes mainly to quarrying and public works.
The farmer and orchardist actually use only very small amounts but nevertheless explosives are a very useful working tool for the primary producer.