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Lupin Yields Are Not What They Should Be : Viewpoint, M Ferguson, S. Trevenen
Lupin Yields Are Not What They Should Be : Viewpoint, M Ferguson, S. Trevenen
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Mike Ferguson has been in charge of the Three Springs office of the Department of Agriculture since 1977.
Based on trials he has done and others he has seen, he believes farmers can greatly increase their yield of lupins.
Doublegee Control In Pasture : What Is It Worth, D J. Gilbey, R. J. Lightfoot
Doublegee Control In Pasture : What Is It Worth, D J. Gilbey, R. J. Lightfoot
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A recent study showed that the cost of spraying to control a heavy doublegee infestation can be recovered in the first year of the spraying.
The Place For Annual Brome Grass, G W. Anderson
The Place For Annual Brome Grass, G W. Anderson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Grasses in the anual pastures of southern Australia are particularly important early in the growing season.
The main grass sown, has been annual rygrass, but concerns are emerging with 'annual ryegrass toxicity' and and 'in crop' competition.
This work looks at the role of annual brome grass in pastures.
Perennial Pasture Measures Up, D A. Nicholas
Perennial Pasture Measures Up, D A. Nicholas
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In a trial at Manjimup, a pasture based on the perennial grass, Currie cocksfoot, gave substantially more production than a comparable annual pasture.
Replacing Farm Machinery, R Crossman
Replacing Farm Machinery, R Crossman
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In talking of machinery replacement it seems implied that the replacement items of plant are bigger and therefore better than their predecessers. It is also implied that plant replacement is becoming more costly.
Before any decision to replace machinery, the reason for replacement should be carefully considered.
There may be alternatives to the bigger and better solution.
Calibration Of Boom Sprays, J R. Peirce
Calibration Of Boom Sprays, J R. Peirce
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Boom sprays have become increasingly common on Western Australian farms, allowing farmers to take advantage of modern herbicided.
Most boom sprays used on farms have 50 cm nozzle spacings and require calibrating regularily to ensure accurate herbicide application.
By following these steps, the boom will deliver accurate amounts of herbicide.