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1995

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The Barley Book, Kevin Young, Grains Research And Development Corporation, Grain Pool Of Western Australia Jul 1995

The Barley Book, Kevin Young, Grains Research And Development Corporation, Grain Pool Of Western Australia

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The Grain Pool of Western Australia isproud to join the Grains Research and Development Corporation as co-sponsor of the first comprehensive book on barley production and management published in Australia.The book will be an invaluable aid tobarley growers, giving them the latest facts on barley production, agronomy and marketing. In this age of rapidly changing technology and increasingcosts, growers need to be aware of the latest advances in production andmanagement to ensure maximum profitability. The Western Australian barley industry is presently in good shapeand initiatives such as the continued focus on quality and end-user service are being undertaken to ensure …


Productive Pastures Pay - A Manual On Pasture Establishment And Management For The Above 700 Mm Rainfall Zone, P T. Arkell Apr 1995

Productive Pastures Pay - A Manual On Pasture Establishment And Management For The Above 700 Mm Rainfall Zone, P T. Arkell

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This manual on pasture establishment andmanagement is designed to help farmers grow productive pastures. It deals with annual and perennial pastures on dryland and irrigated farms in the above 700 mm rainfall zone and may be used by individual farmers or discussion groups. Input from discussion groups will improve futureeditions of the manual.Farmers frequently need to reseed their pastures. Pastures deteriorate and new, more productive species and cultivars come on to the market. Also improved techniques are developed to tackle land management problems like salinity, waterlogging and acidity. All these situations lead to a reseeding operation.