Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 6 of 6
Full-Text Articles in Plant Sciences
Don't Crop Areas Liable To Waterlogging, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Don't Crop Areas Liable To Waterlogging, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The increasing areas of crops being sown in high rainfall districts make it likely that many crcp areas include sections liable to severe waterlogging.
This report presents results of a 1970 trial which clearly show that sowing such sections is not economic.
Barley And Oat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher
Barley And Oat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BARLEY production has increased sharply over the past two seasons to compensate reduced wheat acreages.
The change over to barley has been supported by the availability of suitable varieties, notably Dampier, and a good demand for West Australian barley overseas.
Recommended Crop Varieties : 1972, H M. Fisher
Recommended Crop Varieties : 1972, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
RECOMMENDATIONS on crop varieties for 1972 continue to place emphasis on grain quality in relation to the requirements of overseas buyers. Gamenya, Falcon and Bokal wheats, Dampier and Beecher barleys, Swan oats and Kameniza linseed are the main varieties recommended.
Alternative Crops To Wheat : An Assessment, H M. Fisher
Alternative Crops To Wheat : An Assessment, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
INTRODUCTION of wheat production quotas in 1969 promoted widespread interest in suitable alternative crops.
The only other crops grown on a significant scale in W.A. were barley and oats and farmers were quick to substitute these cereals in their cropping programmes.
Barley Staining, J A. Parish, G. B. Crosbie, A. G. P. Brown, P. A. Portmann
Barley Staining, J A. Parish, G. B. Crosbie, A. G. P. Brown, P. A. Portmann
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
GRAIN discolouration or "staining" is a quality defect in W.A. barley which substantially reduces the marketable value oi the crop. It also causes heavy losses to individual growers whose grain is docked or rejected.
Grow Barley For Malt Or Feed, G B. Crosbie, J. A. Parish
Grow Barley For Malt Or Feed, G B. Crosbie, J. A. Parish
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MALTING barley can be grown in certain areas receiving more than 13 inches annual rainfall, and farmers have to make a choice between growing barley for malt or feed in these areas.