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The Economics Of Spray Seed, J W. Malcolm
The Economics Of Spray Seed, J W. Malcolm
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE "Spray Seed"* technique has many advantages over conventional cultivation methods of weed control. Some of these are matters of convenience, preference or opinion, and these cannot be measured in general economic terms.
However, most farmers are in the business to make money and as making money becomes harder they are more concerned with the extra money a new move is likely to earn for them.
Calotropis Or Rubber Tree (Calctropis Procera (Linn.) Dryand), G R W Meadly
Calotropis Or Rubber Tree (Calctropis Procera (Linn.) Dryand), G R W Meadly
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TWO SPECIES of Calotropis have been introduced to the northern parts of Western Australia. They are closely related in most respects but differ in one fundamental feature which decides their significance as undesirable plants.
Cotton Bush (Asclepias Fruticosa L.) : Garden Plant Now A Noxious Weed, G R W Meadly
Cotton Bush (Asclepias Fruticosa L.) : Garden Plant Now A Noxious Weed, G R W Meadly
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE cotton bush is native to South Africa but is now naturalised in most tropical and sub-tropical countries of the world. Its spread is, in no small measure, due to being grown frequently as a garden subject.