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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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Chemical Ploughing, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Chemical Ploughing, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PROGRESS in the field of chemical weed control has been spectacular in recent years. One field that is attracting interest is the idea of replacing cultivation with chemical sprays.
Weed Control In Pastures : A Practical Approach For Sheep Areas, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Weed Control In Pastures : A Practical Approach For Sheep Areas, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN the past, chemical treatments for the control of weeds in pastures have been costly and severe on pasture, and have had to be repeated over a number of years. The method outlined in this article overcomes nearly all these disadvantages.
The Control Of Weeds In Cereals, Geoffrey A. Pearce
The Control Of Weeds In Cereals, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PRACTICALLY all broadleaved weeds found in cereals can now be killed with herbicides and with most, the farmer has a choice of chemicals.
Two more new products are now available and these have several advantages over other herbicides.
Progress In Weed Control, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Progress In Weed Control, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In May, 1967, the "Journal of Agriculture" printed a special issue on weed control, with the emphasis on chemicals for weed control in cereal crops.
This month, just two years later, enough new information has accumulated to warrant publication of another "theme" issue, this time with important articles on weed control in pastures, chemical firebreaks and chemical ploughing, as well as weed control in linseed and cereal crops.
Weed Control In Linseed, J G. Paterson
Weed Control In Linseed, J G. Paterson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In 1967, almost 7,000 acres of linseed were planted in Western Australia. The area increased to more than 25,000 acres in 1968 and it is expected that some 40,000 to 50,000 acres will be planted in 1969.
FOR MANY years linseed has been a comparatively unimportant crop, recently been highlighted both as a "cleaning" and as a "cash" crop. Its value has