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Cropping Investigations, M L. Poole

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

The Mexican semi-dwarf wheat varieties have performed very well under high fertility conditions overseas. There is considerable evidence that they have greater potential for yield than the Australia spring varieties because of greater number of flowers set per spikelet. In this trial Falcon and Pitic were grown under almost optimal conditions for dryland wheat growing in Western Australia. The trial was planted early (21st May) into a completely weed free seedbed. Nutrition was near optimal. Seasonal conditions were near perfect. Grain yields were extremely high for Western Australia. Pities reputed superior potential for yield/unit area was not expressed under these …

Pasture Species Investigations - High Rainfall Area, D A. Nicholas

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1. Perennial Versus Annual Species Grazing Trial. D. Squire, W. Kendenup. 65MB27 2. 68NA1 Clover Cultivar Grazing Trial. 'Gilros' Pastoral Co. 1969. \ ; Clover Cul ti var Grazing Trial, Gilros Pastoral Cc;>. , · North Bannister. The aim of the trial is to investigate the production of eight subterranean clover cultivars under continuous grazing. The cultivars differ in their growth characteristics and content of ~· · oestrogenic compounds. After establishing the trial in May,1968, grazing was commenced in November, 1968. Following shearing in April, 1969, the stocking rate was increased from 2.2 and 3.0 sheep /acre to· 3.0 …

Long Term Rotation Trials, Ian Rowland

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

The object of these trials is to attempt to determine the best rotation for each area or at least give some guidelines for recommendations as to the optimum rotation. Also to determine the effect of various pasture phases on the performance of the following crops and the number of crops required to utilise any accrued benefit from the pasture. In addition the trials on the Salmon Gums Research Station (68SG5) will attempt to compare cereal rotations on both volunteer and barrel medic pastures. It is also hoped to be able to get some estimate of grazing production from barrel medic …

Pasture Establishment In The Wheatbelt, M L. Poole

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

The value of legume based wheatbelt pastures is so great that considerable care is warranted during their establishment. Without such care patchy establishment or even complete failure is likely to occur.

IN THE WHEATBELT too many farmers still put less effort into their seeding of pasture species than their seeding of crops.

This may be because both compete for the farmer's time in the busy seeding period and it is the cereal crop which possesses the obvious cash value.

However, the total value of a good pasture has to be assessed over a period of several years because of its …