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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.
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.
Chemical Firebreaks, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Chemical Firebreaks, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MANY public bodies are making regular use of herbicides to create firebreaks. In Western Australia more than $200,000 is being spent on chemicals each year to protect property from fire.
In many situations where the buildings and property are of great value, the cost of the chemical becomes insignificant.
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.