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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
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Soil And Plant Analysis : A Guide To Fertilizer Usage, Walter Jacob Cox
Soil And Plant Analysis : A Guide To Fertilizer Usage, Walter Jacob Cox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Soil and plant analysis can be used to identify problems in soils, diagnose nutrient deficiencies and as a guide to fertiliser usage.
Soil testing is particularily useful where large amounts of phosphorus and potassium are leached or removed from the paddock in hay or silage.
Actual rates of fertiliser can only be recommended from soil testing and only in conjunction with additional biological and economic information.
Producing 20-Month Old Beef Steers Off Annual Pasture, K D. Greathead, D. J. Barker, W. J. Ryan
Producing 20-Month Old Beef Steers Off Annual Pasture, K D. Greathead, D. J. Barker, W. J. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A recent Mt Barker experiment compared two systems of fodder conservation with continuous grazing, using two types of steers, at three stocking rates. Year-round performance, carcass composition, and resulting costs and returns per hectare were assessed.
Production per hectare was greatest from crossbred steers at the intermediate stocking rate with either type of fodder conservation.
New Header Treatment Aids Weevil Control, J H. Moulden
New Header Treatment Aids Weevil Control, J H. Moulden
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A new insecticide formulation supplied in high pressure cylinders simplifies weevil control in headers.
Tincurrin : A New Biscuit Wheat, J T. Reeves, H. M. Fisher, G. B. Crosbie
Tincurrin : A New Biscuit Wheat, J T. Reeves, H. M. Fisher, G. B. Crosbie
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Although a demand has existed both locally and overseas for soft wheat suitable for biscuits, cakes and various confectioneries, production has been very limited.
In 1978 farmers in the soft wheat area will be able to grow the higher yielding variety Tincurrin.
It is recommended for general sowing to replace all varieties grown at present in the soft wheat areas as defined.Exceptions may prevail in areas prone to rust snd septoria problems.
Potassium Deficiency In Lupins : Identification, Rates, Times And Method Of Application, Walter Jacob Cox
Potassium Deficiency In Lupins : Identification, Rates, Times And Method Of Application, Walter Jacob Cox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Large areas of sandplain soils north of Perth are low in potassium levels, and responses to applied potassium have been large for both sub. clover and grain lupins.
This article indicates where potassium might be needed, and how to diagnose and overcome deficiencies in lupins.
Farm Syndication Has Advantages, G T. Kennedy
Farm Syndication Has Advantages, G T. Kennedy
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Sharing of single items of plant between farmers is common in Australian Agriculture but it is quite rare for farmers to amalgamate their holdings and farm them as a single unit.
This article looks at the advantages of syndicate farming. It is based on a study of four whole farm syndicates in the Wimmera of Victoria.
Wesreo : A Blackleg Resistant Rapeseed, N N. Roy
Wesreo : A Blackleg Resistant Rapeseed, N N. Roy
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A new rapeseed variety, Wesreo, has recently been released after an unusually rapid and successful breeding programme by the Department of Agriculture.
Wesreo has fairly good resistance to the disease blackleg, which virtually halted the expanding rapeseed industry in 1973.
Trials Indicate Best Lupin Seeding Rates, G H. Walton
Trials Indicate Best Lupin Seeding Rates, G H. Walton
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Trials on the seeding rate of lupins have shown that for most crops, at least 80kg of seed per hectare gives best yields. However the yields varied considerably, and in higher yielding situations, lower seeding rates were better.
Progress In Clover Scorch Research, A Bokor, D. L. Chatel, D. A. Nicholas
Progress In Clover Scorch Research, A Bokor, D. L. Chatel, D. A. Nicholas
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Considerable progress has been made with the clover scorch problem since the devastation of the 971 epidemic when intensive research began.
Over 2000 varieties and crossbreds of subterranean clover from various collections have been screened for resistance resulting in the release of the first resistant clover, Esperance, this year.
Benefits of fungicidal spraying have been demonstrated and low cost spraying programmes for grazed pastures, and seed and hay crops are under field investigation.
Five New Clovers Bring Change In Pasture Recommendations, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Five New Clovers Bring Change In Pasture Recommendations, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The release of five new subterranean clovers should improve pastures throughout farming areas.
This article summarises the new recommendations.
Super And Stocking Rates At Kojonup After 10 Years, J W. Bowden, B. Scurr, R. Glencross, K. Longbottom
Super And Stocking Rates At Kojonup After 10 Years, J W. Bowden, B. Scurr, R. Glencross, K. Longbottom
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A Department of Agriculture trial on old land at Kojonup has been comparing rates of superphosphate and stocking of sheep for 10 years.
How Efficient Are Seeding Operations : Kondinin Work Study, E J. Roberts, C. R. Lester, J. E. Young
How Efficient Are Seeding Operations : Kondinin Work Study, E J. Roberts, C. R. Lester, J. E. Young
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The efficiency of machinery and labour during seeding operations was studied in 1977 by the Kondinin and Districts Farm Improvement Group and the Department of Agriculture. The aim was to find what influenced efficiency during cropping.
Time spent on activities during the working day was measured, and it was found that repairs, maintenance, meals and other incidental jobs considerably reduced the time spent driving the tractor.
Each farmer participating in the study was given the results of his own farm compared to the group, indicating tasks most needing improvement.
Seed Kikuyu Performs Well, K E. Hawley
Seed Kikuyu Performs Well, K E. Hawley
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The kikuya variety, Whittet, which can be established from seed has performed well in a trial at Denmark.