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Soil And Plant Water Studies On Wheat Summary Of Results 1969/70, D Tennant
Soil And Plant Water Studies On Wheat Summary Of Results 1969/70, D Tennant
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Location
Trials were carried out within a radius of 5 miles of
Tammin on the properties of Messrs P. York and B. Nottage.
Sites represented deep sand, sandy loam, sand/clay and grey
clay soil types.
The Agricultural Potential Of Owingup Swamp. 1. Soil Survey Of Owingup Swamp. 2. Comparison Of Owingup And Grasmere Swamps, L T. Jones, C V. Malcolm, James P. Fallon, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
The Agricultural Potential Of Owingup Swamp. 1. Soil Survey Of Owingup Swamp. 2. Comparison Of Owingup And Grasmere Swamps, L T. Jones, C V. Malcolm, James P. Fallon, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Technical Bulletins
The two swamps, Owingup and Grasmere are practically identical with regard to soil conditions. Grasmere swamp however has been cleared and used for agriculture for some 60 years while Owingup swamp is as yet unalientated. Soils on both swamps consist of mainly organic diatomaceous clay. Findings of the survey indicate that some 2000 acres at Owingup swamp would be suitable for vegetable growing following clearing and draining.
List Of Experiment Programmes 1969 -1970, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
List Of Experiment Programmes 1969 -1970, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
T. Albertsen, maintenance phosphorus and sulphur, continuous cropping with NPS, sulphur status in high rainfall areas. J. Cripps, (jointly with B Luren), experiments at Stoneville research station and on growers’ properties. A.C. Devitt, replacement of legume pasture, evaluation of Midland b, competitive ability of some sub clovers. Evaluation of Dinninup 3. Evaluation of Tornafield medic 1967. Evaluation of some medics 1968. Evaluation of Northam A crossbreds. Effect of phosphate on growth of medics 1968. Effect of Urea on growth of subclover on new land. Effect of Urea on established legume pastures. Pasture species establishment and persistence. Evaluation of pasture species …
Lupins In Western Australia. 2. Cultivation Methods, John Sylvester Gladstones
Lupins In Western Australia. 2. Cultivation Methods, John Sylvester Gladstones
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
While lupins are by and large plants of lighter and less fertile soils, important differences exist among them in their soil preferences.
There may also be some differences in climatic requirements. Present knowledge of these differences is summarized in the Table below.
West Midlands Development : Soil Map Used To Group Similar Soils Into Land Use Classes, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
West Midlands Development : Soil Map Used To Group Similar Soils Into Land Use Classes, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Selection of areas for initial treatment is basic to economic development of blocks in the West Midlands.
Obviously, it is best to develop large areas of the most productive "land use classes" first in order to obtain the highest and earliest returns on capital.
Wheatbelt Trace Element Nutrition 1969, J W. Gartrell
Wheatbelt Trace Element Nutrition 1969, J W. Gartrell
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
1. Rates of Copper and Zinc on Wheat. 2. Rates and Sources of Zinc on Wheat: 3..Zinc Spray Treatments on Wheat.
1969 Results Of Field Experiments, Tony Albertsen
1969 Results Of Field Experiments, Tony Albertsen
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Determination of rates of P and S required for maintenance of optimum pasture growth on old land, using individually grazed plots.
Paspalum Vaginatum : For Salty Seepages And Lawns, C V. Malcolm, I. A. F. Laing
Paspalum Vaginatum : For Salty Seepages And Lawns, C V. Malcolm, I. A. F. Laing
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PASPALUM VAGINATUM, aptly termed "sea shore paspalum" has an amazing ability to thrive in wet salty situations. It is also a good lawn grass.
Seed of the grass is not available but it may easily be established by planting pieces.
This article reviews where and how the grass may be used.
The Long Term Effects Of Frequent Cropping, Stanley Thomas Smith
The Long Term Effects Of Frequent Cropping, Stanley Thomas Smith
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
AGRICULTURALLY speaking, few Western Australian soils are more than 50 years old. We have the responsibility of preserving them for farming—not for one man's lifetime, but for centuries.
The aim of this article is to demonstrate that cropping and cultural practices do have some effects on the soil, and that these effects should be considered when choosing a farm rotation.
Continuous Cropping Trials, M G. Mason
Continuous Cropping Trials, M G. Mason
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
The aims of the trials at Binnu, Chapman, Wongan Hills, Avondale and Merredin were:
- To determine whether the application of nitgrogen and fertilisers can maintain yields under a "continuous cropping" system
- To compare the merits of three sources of nitrogen for this purpose.
- To determine the maintenance dressing of superphosphate under this system and the need for supplementary fertilisers.
Trial 61A2
There have been no great problems with this trial. for a number of years the plots have required chemical spraying to control wild oats which had built up. In 1968 and 1969 some plots were soil sampled to determine …
Phosphorus - Sulphur Trials. Higher Rainfall Areas, R N. Glencross
Phosphorus - Sulphur Trials. Higher Rainfall Areas, R N. Glencross
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Superphosphate, phosphate and sulphur maintenance, 68BR7.
Superphosphate rate, stocking rate, 62M69.
Progress report on maintenance P x S rate trials, 66NO7, 66NO11, 67BR8, 67BR9, 68B1, 69E9, 68AL3, 68AL4, 68BR5, 68BR6, 68BU1, 68BU2, 68HA1, 68NO37, 69NO5, 69AL2,69AL3,69AL14, 69BR9, 69HA8, 69NA6.
Clackline maintenance P x S trial, 66NO7, 67NO11.
Sources of sulphur, 67B6, 68B3, 68BU3, 68BU4.
Super residual lupins, 68BR29,
Nitrogen Use On First Crops After Legume Pasture, M G. Mason
Nitrogen Use On First Crops After Legume Pasture, M G. Mason
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Apart from the normal factors affecting response of cereals to nitrogen fertilizers, i.e. length of growing season, rainfall, soil type etc, there are other factors which affect the response after a legume pasture. these factors include length of the previous legume phase and how good was the stand of legumes. Unfortunately for most of the trials in the past, involving the use of nitrogen on first crops after legumes, this information is not available.
Soil And Tissue Testing For Potassium., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Soil And Tissue Testing For Potassium., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
No meaningful conclusions can be drawn until the multiple regression analysis comparing soil and plant parameters with level of response has been completed. Similarly it is extremely dangerious to extrapolate results obtained from any one experiement in a particular district to the general farm situation. In addition these results represent only 1 rather atypical season and so need to be verified by additional calibration trials. in 1973 (40) and 1974 (20).
The Fate Of Nitrogen In N-P Compound Fertiliser Urea And Ammonium Nitrate., M G. Mason
The Fate Of Nitrogen In N-P Compound Fertiliser Urea And Ammonium Nitrate., M G. Mason
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Trial: 69WH4
Aim of Trial : to follow the movement of nitrogen in the soil and to follow the chemical changes of the nitrogen applied as N-P compound 24 :24, urea and ammonium nitrate. Also to follow the pattern of uptake of this nitrogen by the plants. To compare the effects of these fertilisers on the yields of wheat and to relate differences to changes in the nitrogen fractions in the soil and to nitrogen and phosphorus in the plants.
Time Of Application Of Solid Nitrogen Fertilisers., M G. Mason
Time Of Application Of Solid Nitrogen Fertilisers., M G. Mason
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
The current recommendations for time of application of soild nitrogen fertilisers such as urea, ammonium nitrate and sulphate of ammonia are:
Zone A: These fertilisers should be applied as close to seeding as possible.
Zone B: As for zone A except on very sandy soils which are very prone to leaching, where application can be delayed 2-3 weeks.
Zone C: Applications should be delayed about 3 weeks after seeding.
Fertility Build-Up In Wheatbelt Soils, M D. Carroll
Fertility Build-Up In Wheatbelt Soils, M D. Carroll
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Areas of loamy sand from Wongan Hills Research Station, which had carried subterranean clover for varying numbers of years, were sampled at five depth intervals to 60 cm. Wheat yield and a range of soil properties were related to numbers of years under subterranean clover. (W56H)
Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereal Grain Crops Results From 1969 Trials With Wheat, Oats, Barley And Linseed, M G. Mason
Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereal Grain Crops Results From 1969 Trials With Wheat, Oats, Barley And Linseed, M G. Mason
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
69ME3, 66ES8, 66ES8, 69GE1, 69GE4, 69GE2, 61M11, 69M1, 69M2, 69ME7, 69TS3,69TS4, 69M3, 68SG4, 69ME2,69ME4, 68JL1, 68JL7, 68JL4, 68JL10, 68JL6, 68JL12, 69GE3, 69BA1, 69BA2, 69BA3, 69TS2, 69NO3, 69ES3, 69NA3, 67LG18, 69LG2, 69C1, 69C2, 67N3, 69N2, 69NO4, 68TS7, 61WH2, 62WH1, 69WH2, 69WH3, 69MO4, 69WH4, 69N1, 69NO2, 61A2, 69A1, 67ES1, 69ES4, 69BR1, 67ES2, 67ES2, 69E1, 69E2, 69AL1, 69MO2, 69MT1, 69MO3, 69NA2, 69NA4,
Superphosphate For Wheatbelt Pastures : Rates Of Application, Walter Jacob Cox
Superphosphate For Wheatbelt Pastures : Rates Of Application, Walter Jacob Cox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BECAUSE Western Australian soils are low in phosphorus, frequent applications of superphosphate are required for both crop and pasture production. The recommended rates are determined from the results of field experiments that test different quantities of super and measure the extra yield.
This article discusses the recommended rates of superphosphate in relation to soil type and superphosphate history. Methods of application and time of topdressing are also discussed.
Promising Results On West Kimberley Pindan Country, A L. Payne
Promising Results On West Kimberley Pindan Country, A L. Payne
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN the 22 to 28 inch rainfall belt of the West Kimberley area of Western Australia are extensive areas of what is locally known as "pindan" country.
The term "pindan" refers to a light red or yellow sandy soil type supporting scattered Eucalypts, sparse-dense wattle scrub and grasses such as curly spinifex, ribbon grass and native sorghum.
Legumes Or Artificial Nitrogen?, N J. Halse
Legumes Or Artificial Nitrogen?, N J. Halse
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Choosing between legumes and artificial nitrogen is not the problem which many farmers are making it.
This article deals with the choice in the mixed cereal and sheep farms of the Western Australian wheatbelt.
Ammonium Nitrate Vs Urea, M G. Mason
Ammonium Nitrate Vs Urea, M G. Mason
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Ammonium nitrate is a source of nitrogen containing half
its nitrogen in the ammonium form and half in the nitrate form.
Some properties are set out in comparison with urea in the
following table.
Ammonium nitrate has an advantage over urea in that it can
be topdressed onto the surface of the soil and left uncovered
without a danger of loss of nitrogen to the atmosphere. When urea
is left uncovered on the surface of the soil losses of nitrogen occur
through volatilisation of ammonia during the hydrolysis of the urea.
Such losses with ammonium nitrate are only likely to …