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The Banana Industry At Carnarvon, John Roger Burt
The Banana Industry At Carnarvon, John Roger Burt
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In viewing the semi-arid conditions of the West Gascoyne, visitors are surprised to see a thriving banana industry at the mouth of the Gascoyne River, 930 kilometres north of Perth. The natural vegetation in the plantation area consists mainly of stunted gums, low acacia scrub and salt bush.
Despite the adverse climatic conditions, the average yields of Carnarvon bananas are double those of banana areas in other states.
Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereal Production, M G. Mason
Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereal Production, M G. Mason
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Among the many factors influencing crop response to nitrogen applications, the most important are the season, soil type, paddock history, time of application and source of nitrogen. Before deciding whether to use nitrogen on a cereal crop, which source to use and at what rate, the farmer needs some understanding of how these factors work.