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A Practical Guide To Building Contour Banks With A Road Grader, J E. Watson
A Practical Guide To Building Contour Banks With A Road Grader, J E. Watson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THOUSANDS of miles of contour banks have been built in Western Australia, and most of this earthmoving has been done by tractor and disc plough* or by road grader.
This article describes the technique recommended for bank construction with the road grader.
Water Conservation On The Farm, John W. Lewis
Water Conservation On The Farm, John W. Lewis
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
SMALL scale conservation of water for agricultural use is becoming increasingly important throughout Australia.
As land development intensifies, it is natural that farmers turn to more dams and earthen tanks for stock water and irrigation.
Adequate water is essential to supply the carrying capacities made possible by improved pastures, and where greater quantities of water can be stored, fodder crops, pastures, orchards and vegetables can be irrigated.