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Good Pasture On A Problem Soil, R Sprivulis
Good Pasture On A Problem Soil, R Sprivulis
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The acid peaty sands of the South-West have always been problem soils, and are often considered useless.
But, by following recommended establishment methods, farmers like Mr. F. E. Bellanger, of Nornalup, have shown that it can carry valuable pasture.
Orchard Drainage, R G. Cahill
Orchard Drainage, R G. Cahill
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
UNDERGROUND drainage of orchard land is an essential feature of fruitgrowing which is overlooked by many orchardists.
Soils should be adequately drained to cope with all winter rains.
Potassium Deficiency In Medium Rainfall Areas, William John Toms
Potassium Deficiency In Medium Rainfall Areas, William John Toms
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IT is well known that potassic fertilisers must be used for the successful growth of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L.) on many soils in the higher rainfall districts of Western Australia.
Recent investigations have shown that some soils in medium rainfall districts are also too low in potassium to grow healthy subterranean clover pastures.
Salty Seepages Can Be Productive, C V. Malcolm
Salty Seepages Can Be Productive, C V. Malcolm
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MUCH has been said and written concerning the use of Paspalum vaginatum for growing on seepage areas, but the general production to be expected from seepage areas has not received much attention.
The fact is that properly handled, seepage areas can be quite productive, and can be valuable for summer grazing.
Healthy Pastures, F E. Ryan
Healthy Pastures, F E. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN sweeping away forests to make room for pastures we have taken on the responsibility of maintaining these areas in a condition suitable for the growth of pasture plants.
This is done by a choice of suitable species, fertilising, cultivating, drainage, control of grazing and by weed and insect control.
The Use Of Lime In Market Gardens, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
The Use Of Lime In Market Gardens, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE term "lime" when used in relation to agriculture means any calcium containing material that is capable of correcting soil acidity.
While generally used for this purpose, lime has many other equally important functions in the soil.
Establishing Saltland Pastures, C V. Malcolm
Establishing Saltland Pastures, C V. Malcolm
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WITH the approach of winter, thoughts are turning to the seeding season. It will therefore be appropriate to discuss methods of establishing saltland pastures.
This discussion will be restricted to "bluebush," creeping saltbush, and old man saltbush. Seed of these plants is available from local stock firms.