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Whole-Farm Planning : Success At Wilgi Creek, Kevin Shanhun
Whole-Farm Planning : Success At Wilgi Creek, Kevin Shanhun
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Ian and Bev Lynch own Wilgi Creek, a 376 ha mixed farming property at West Mount Barker in the 700 mm rainfall zone. In 1983, they started a whole-farm plan to overcome the problems of declining production caused by waterlogging (their biggest problem), salinity and deterioration of the remnant native vegetation. Today, their property is an example of a successful, wholefarm land conservation plan based on agroforestry, timber production, water harvesting and improved pastures.
Planning A Dairy Farm, A W. Hobbs
Planning A Dairy Farm, A W. Hobbs
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE average dairy farmer makes improvements to his property as opportunity offers, working towards a goal he has formulated in his mind.
This gradual development may eventually lead to his desired layout.