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Light Lands In Western Australia. 1. History And Future Prospects, F L. Shier
Light Lands In Western Australia. 1. History And Future Prospects, F L. Shier
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BECAUSE of the scattered distribution of light lands of the agricultural areas of Western Australia among the better soils, and their large total area, it is not surprising that attempts to develop these unattractive soils for agriculture started many years ago.
The Gascoyne River Catchment Area, W M. Nunn
The Gascoyne River Catchment Area, W M. Nunn
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A RECENT Department of Agriculture survey of the Gascoyne River catchment area has indicated that deterioration of plant cover in the area contributes to the severity of floods which regularly damage the town of Carnarvon.
It is hoped that the results of the survey will help efforts to regenerate the catchment area, and reduce the risk of flooding.
Farming Without Fallow, H M. Fisher
Farming Without Fallow, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
UNDER the more intensive cropping rotations common in the early development of the cereal areas of Western Australia bare fallowing was a basic technique in cereal production.
By ploughing the land in July or August and keeping it bare of vegetation for nine or ten months, either by grazing or cultivation, a substantial beneficial effect on the subsequent crop could be expected.
Care Of Autumn And Winter Tomato Crops, W H. Kooyman
Care Of Autumn And Winter Tomato Crops, W H. Kooyman
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
I N recent years there has been a considerable increase in plantings of autumn and winter tomatoes in the Perth metropolitan market garden area.
Stilling Coastal Sand Drifts With Marram Grass, J L. Mcmullan
Stilling Coastal Sand Drifts With Marram Grass, J L. Mcmullan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DRIFTS in dunes on the coast between Albany and Geraldton may be stabilised by planting marram grass (Ammophila arenaria).
However, it should be anticipated that much of the planted grass will die before an area is finally stabilised.
Applying Copper And Zinc Fertilizers To Cereals, H M. Fisher
Applying Copper And Zinc Fertilizers To Cereals, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Most light soils with a sandy or gravelly surface are likely to need copper and zinc; heavier clay or loamy soils mostly do not.
Bare Patch And Poor Emergence Of Cereals. 3. Crusting Of The Soil Surface, S C. Chambers
Bare Patch And Poor Emergence Of Cereals. 3. Crusting Of The Soil Surface, S C. Chambers
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In some seasons extensive bare patches occur in cereal crops sown on the heavier wheat belt soils.
Experimental results from Beverley indicate that the poor emergence in some of these plantings may be due to crusting of the soil surface.
Working the surface with light harrows may destroy the crust and improve emergence.