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Nitrogen Fertilisers And Cereals, M G. Mason
Nitrogen Fertilisers And Cereals, M G. Mason
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FEW aspects of cereal growing have received as much attention in the past 20 years as nitrogen fertilisers.
The recommendations and yield figures presented below are based on numerous trials in the agricultural areas of Western Australia.
Don't Crop Areas Liable To Waterlogging, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Don't Crop Areas Liable To Waterlogging, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The increasing areas of crops being sown in high rainfall districts make it likely that many crcp areas include sections liable to severe waterlogging.
This report presents results of a 1970 trial which clearly show that sowing such sections is not economic.
Calculation Of Nitrogen Rates For Quota Wheat, M L. Meaton
Calculation Of Nitrogen Rates For Quota Wheat, M L. Meaton
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WHEAT delivery quotas well below previous production levels on many farms have created strong farmer interest in alternative land uses and economic production methods.
Fertilising Quota Wheat Crops, N J. Halse
Fertilising Quota Wheat Crops, N J. Halse
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BEFORE wheat quotas were introduced, a farmer had to make two major decisions on fertilisers for wheat crops each year—what area to crop; and how much fertiliser to use.
Market Prospects For W.A. Wheat, William John Toms, J. A. Parish
Market Prospects For W.A. Wheat, William John Toms, J. A. Parish
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WITH the Western Australian wheat industry valued at $100 million per year and subject to production restrictions, can market prospects be improved?
What types of wheat should we produce? Can we increase sales by segregating specific types from the present crop? This article discusses the changes in W.A. wheat production that would be necessary to suit specific markets.
Wheat Quality Surveys In Western Australia, J A. Parish, G. H. Jones
Wheat Quality Surveys In Western Australia, J A. Parish, G. H. Jones
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
SINCE 1956 a number of collaborative wheat quality surveys have been carried out in Western Australia by Co-operative Bulk Handling Co. Ltd. and the Department of Agriculture.
The work was undertaken to provide facts which may be used to determine the possible advantages to this State's wheat industry of alterations in the receival and marketing arrangements.
The various surveys are described in this article.
Recommended Crop Varieties : 1972, H M. Fisher
Recommended Crop Varieties : 1972, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
RECOMMENDATIONS on crop varieties for 1972 continue to place emphasis on grain quality in relation to the requirements of overseas buyers. Gamenya, Falcon and Bokal wheats, Dampier and Beecher barleys, Swan oats and Kameniza linseed are the main varieties recommended.
Wheat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher
Wheat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WHEAT production is the major crop industry in Western Australia so emphasis has been placed on this crop in variety tests.
Over the last 5 years 61 wheat varieties, including 30 named varieties from various sources, have been tested in variety trials.