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Tincurrin : A New Biscuit Wheat, J T. Reeves, H. M. Fisher, G. B. Crosbie
Tincurrin : A New Biscuit Wheat, J T. Reeves, H. M. Fisher, G. B. Crosbie
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Although a demand has existed both locally and overseas for soft wheat suitable for biscuits, cakes and various confectioneries, production has been very limited.
In 1978 farmers in the soft wheat area will be able to grow the higher yielding variety Tincurrin.
It is recommended for general sowing to replace all varieties grown at present in the soft wheat areas as defined.Exceptions may prevail in areas prone to rust snd septoria problems.
Wesreo : A Blackleg Resistant Rapeseed, N N. Roy
Wesreo : A Blackleg Resistant Rapeseed, N N. Roy
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A new rapeseed variety, Wesreo, has recently been released after an unusually rapid and successful breeding programme by the Department of Agriculture.
Wesreo has fairly good resistance to the disease blackleg, which virtually halted the expanding rapeseed industry in 1973.
Five New Clovers Bring Change In Pasture Recommendations, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Five New Clovers Bring Change In Pasture Recommendations, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The release of five new subterranean clovers should improve pastures throughout farming areas.
This article summarises the new recommendations.
Seed Kikuyu Performs Well, K E. Hawley
Seed Kikuyu Performs Well, K E. Hawley
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The kikuya variety, Whittet, which can be established from seed has performed well in a trial at Denmark.