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Full-Text Articles in Agronomy and Crop Sciences
Environmental Weed Risk Assessment Protocol For Growing Non-Indigenous Plants In The Western Australian Rangelands, Geoff A. Moore Mr, Christine Munday Ms, Papori Barua Dr
Environmental Weed Risk Assessment Protocol For Growing Non-Indigenous Plants In The Western Australian Rangelands, Geoff A. Moore Mr, Christine Munday Ms, Papori Barua Dr
Bulletins 4000 -
This bulletin is a post-border environmental weed risk assessment (WRA) protocol which is based on the Environmental WRA Protocol developed for the Future Farm Industries Co-operative Research Centre (FFI CRC), but with some changes to reflect the different environment and objectives.
The WRA protocol was developed specifically as a post-border assessment of non-indigenous species that may have agricultural value in the WA rangelands and the risk that they may become environmental weeds. Weeds can occur in many land-use systems including agriculture, horticulture and forestry; however, the focus of this protocol is on the risk that non-indigenous agricultural plants may become …
Growing Faba Beans On The South Coast Of Western Australia, Sarah Belli, Carla Milazzo, Emma Pearse, King Yin Lui, Grace Williams, Jeremy Lemon
Growing Faba Beans On The South Coast Of Western Australia, Sarah Belli, Carla Milazzo, Emma Pearse, King Yin Lui, Grace Williams, Jeremy Lemon
Grain and other field crops published reports
Editors: Megan Abrahams, Andrew Blake and Vanessa Stewart (DPIRD)
Foreword
Thirty-three years ago I started work in Esperance on broadleaf crops. One of the best things my boss set up for me was arranging visits with several lupin farmers so I could follow their crops from seeding, through the growing season, to harvest. It was a great way to quickly get an idea of the choices farmers make and the reasons why.
With today’s busy lives, most farmers would be hard pressed to have the luxury of visiting many other farmers multiple times to learn how to grow a crop. …
Primary Industries Development Research Highlights 2021, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Tim Scanlon
Primary Industries Development Research Highlights 2021, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Tim Scanlon
Books & book chapters
The Primary Industries Development Research Highlights 2021 showcases the breadth and depth of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s research and development activities over the past several years.
Stories featured in Research Highlights 2021 stem from about 60 (of 140) current and recently-completed projects undertaken by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) 1100 scientists, technical experts and economists throughout the State.
Explore our Research Highlights 2021.
The publication demonstrates the innovative and applicable research that DPIRD and its collaborators and investment partners deliver to Western Australia.
Download the Research Highlights 2021 here. Alternatively, …
Adoption Of Sustainable Farm Management To Improve Tailwater Quality - A Plan For The Ord River Irrigation Area, Tara Slaven, Rebecca Heath, Jamie Bowyer
Adoption Of Sustainable Farm Management To Improve Tailwater Quality - A Plan For The Ord River Irrigation Area, Tara Slaven, Rebecca Heath, Jamie Bowyer
Bulletins 4000 -
The overall purpose of this plan is to provide a clear pathway to improve adoption of sustainable farming practices. The focus of the plan is to develop and encourage adoption of practices that minimise sediment, nutrient and chemical export from agricultural land within the Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA) (Figure 1). The plan aims to build on the significant work done by growers, government agencies and community groups over the years to manage the off-site impacts of irrigated agriculture.
A broad consultative approach was used to develop the plan. Workshops, meetings and oneon- one discussions were held with the local …
Lucerne Guidelines For Western Australia Principles For Integrating A Perennial Pasture Into Broadacre Dryland Farming Systems, Diana Fedorenko, Perry Dolling, Christopher Loo, Tom Bailey, Roy Latta
Lucerne Guidelines For Western Australia Principles For Integrating A Perennial Pasture Into Broadacre Dryland Farming Systems, Diana Fedorenko, Perry Dolling, Christopher Loo, Tom Bailey, Roy Latta
Bulletins 4000 -
Lucerne, often regarded as the queen of forages, has been used in agriculture for centuries. In Western Australia, however, its potential has never been fully realised despite its well-documented ability to dewater soils and reduce groundwater recharge. Over the years adoption has been limited by a range of factors including pests and diseases, soil acidity, grazing management and economics. During the last decade research has addressed these issues, paving the way for much greater impact at the farm and catchment level.
Pasture Condition Guide For The Ord River Catchment, K Ryan, E Tierney, P Novelly
Pasture Condition Guide For The Ord River Catchment, K Ryan, E Tierney, P Novelly
Bulletins 4000 -
This guide has been produced as a tool for assessing pasture condition over a range of pasture types in the Ord River catchment. A pasture type is a distinctive mix of plant species, soil type and landscape position. For example, the Mitchell Grass Alluvial Plain Pasture type is a mixture of Mitchell grasses and other species occurring on black soil alluvial plains.
Pasture condition is an important factor affecting the potential of the rangelands for animal production and is a useful indicator for the sustainability of production.
Diagnosing Crop And Pasture Problems With Detective Doug, Doug Sawkins
Diagnosing Crop And Pasture Problems With Detective Doug, Doug Sawkins
Bulletins 4000 -
There are numerous publications for diagnosing crop and pasture growth problems. Although they are excellent for experienced people, they can be time consuming and possibly misleading for the less experienced.
Many guidebooks assume that the user has already decided that their problem falls into the category covered by their particular guidebook, for example, a disease, pest or herbicide problem.
Guidebooks are often based on plant symptoms. However, in the field, symptoms vary and different problems can have similar symptoms.
This bulletin presents a problem diagnosis method that uses plant symptoms and paddock clues. It can be used to draw up …
Strawberry Root And Crown Rot Disease Survey 2005 And 2006 Seasons, Dennis Phillips, Hossein Golzar
Strawberry Root And Crown Rot Disease Survey 2005 And 2006 Seasons, Dennis Phillips, Hossein Golzar
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Reports of unusually high numbers of plant deaths in strawberry crops from growers in Western Australia prompted a survey to identify the cause. Plant and soil samples were taken from a range of growers and runner sources over a two-year period and tested for plant pathogens.
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae was identified as the predominant pathogen, the first recording of this in Western Australia. Further work is planned to clarify the epidemiology of this pathogen and evaluate suitable methods of control. Patches
Organic Mangoes A Production Guide, Steven Mccoy
Organic Mangoes A Production Guide, Steven Mccoy
Bulletins 4000 -
Mangoes have been identified as a prospective crop for conversion to organic production, particularly at Kununurra in the Ord River Irrigation Area.
Mangoes can also perform well under organic systems in other regions of WA, however variations in pest and disease pressures may require additional attention to these problems.
Growing Cucumbers In Protected Cultivation In Western Australia, John Burt
Growing Cucumbers In Protected Cultivation In Western Australia, John Burt
All other publications
There are over 20 growers who produce cucumbers under protected cultivation in Western Australia, ranging from Manjimup in the South-West to Geraldton and Carnarvon. They mainly grow these crops hydroponically in greenhouses. There is also some production under shadecloth and some crops are grown in soil. There are two types of cucumbers grown under protected cultivation. The Continental or burpless cucumber is the main type of cucumber and has long fruit, whereas the Lebanese (mini) cucumber has shorter fruit. Compared with field cucumbers, these two types are seedless and do not require pollination to produce fruits. To ensure they are …
Growing Chinese Cabbage In Western Australia, John Burt, Dennis Phillips, David Gatter
Growing Chinese Cabbage In Western Australia, John Burt, Dennis Phillips, David Gatter
Bulletins 4000 -
Chinese cabbage is a member of the Brassiceae family, which may be called brassicas, crucifers or cole crops. This includes various crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, radish, turnips, swedes and weeds such as wild radish.
In general trade, the term Chinese cabbage can loosely be given to both the heading types (Brasssica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis) and to non heading types such as pak-choi (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis). This Bulletin deals with the heading type of Chinese cabbage. The Chinese name is Wong Bok, and this name is often used in Australia.
Current Property Size Distribution Of Landholders In The Northam Advisory District, Jeff Russell
Current Property Size Distribution Of Landholders In The Northam Advisory District, Jeff Russell
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The reason for conducting this short study was to gain a better understanding of the property size distribution of landholdings that exists within the Northam Advisory District (NAD). There has been some deal of conjecture as to the extent of property size within the district upon which some basic assumptions are being made for the viability of farming / agricultural industries in the district.
This outline may help to give a greater accuracy of the nature of the clientele of the district in decision making processes for district extension management and on ground activities.
Tramline Farming Systems Technical Manual, Bindi Webb, Paul Blackwell, Glen Riethmuller, Jeremy Lemon
Tramline Farming Systems Technical Manual, Bindi Webb, Paul Blackwell, Glen Riethmuller, Jeremy Lemon
Bulletins 4000 -
Tramline farming improves farm production and efficiency by controlling traffic and confining compaction to permanent tramlines and reducing overlap. This manual will help you develop your farming system to get the tramline farming benefits. The manual contains information on the principles and techniques of implementing a tramline farming system. There are many options available, so you can tailor the system to suit your own farm.
In eastern Australia, controlled traffic farming (CTF) is another term used for permanent wheel track farming. The system is based on bare, straight tramlines. The term tramline farming is more commonly used in Western Australia …
Management Of Soil Organic Matter And Gypsum For Sustainable Production In The Carnarvon Horticultural District Of Western Australia, R.S.B. Greene, A.J. Lin, D. C. Parr
Management Of Soil Organic Matter And Gypsum For Sustainable Production In The Carnarvon Horticultural District Of Western Australia, R.S.B. Greene, A.J. Lin, D. C. Parr
Agriculture reports
Soil quality is critically important for the long-term production of high quality and high yielding fruit and vegetable crops in the Carnarvon horticultural district of Western Australia. A stable soil structure is essential for good soil quality.
Avocado Culture In Western Australia, Alec Mccarthy
Avocado Culture In Western Australia, Alec Mccarthy
Bulletins 4000 -
The avocado is a large evergreen tree of sub-tropical origin. The fruit are high in protein, fats (mono and polyunsaturated), several minerals and vitamins. The Guinness Book of Records lists the avocado as the most nutritious fruit in the world. It is suitable for infants through to the elderly and does not contain any cholesterol.
Avocado trees are quite adaptable, being grown from Kununurra in the north down to Albany in the south. They are being grown commercially in the south-west from Perth down to Pemberton and in Carnarvon. Avocado trees are frost susceptible, particularly when young, so they are …
Proceedings Of Carrot Conference Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Figaro Natoli, Sam Calameri, Albert Grubelich, Allan Mckay, Elaine Davison, David Ellement
Proceedings Of Carrot Conference Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Figaro Natoli, Sam Calameri, Albert Grubelich, Allan Mckay, Elaine Davison, David Ellement
Conference papers and presentations
No abstract provided.
Growing Lavender In Western Australia, Aileen Reid
Growing Lavender In Western Australia, Aileen Reid
Bulletins 4000 -
Lavender oil is an essential oil, derived from plants (genus Lavendulai primarily by steam distillation of the flowers. There are several types of lavender oil. The 'true' lavender oil, and the most highly prized, comes from Lavendula augustifolia; it is primarily used in the fragrance and perfume industry. World production is about 200 tonnes per year. Spike lavender oil, derived from Lavendula latifolia, has a world production of about 150-200 tonnes per year. Lavandin oil is derived from hybrids of L. augustifolia x L. latifolia that yield much higher than L. augustifolia but the oil is lower quality, hence it …
The Wheat Book : Principles And Practice, W K. Anderson, J R. Garlinge
The Wheat Book : Principles And Practice, W K. Anderson, J R. Garlinge
Bulletins 4000 -
Contents : Environment / revised by J. Cramb, J. Courtney and P. Tille - The structure and development of the cereal plant / revised by T.L. Setter and G. Carlton - Germination, vegetative and reproductive growth / revised by T.L. Setter and G. Carlton - Crop water use / D. Tennant - Nutrition / revised by M.D.A. Bolland, R.F. Brennan, J.W. Bowden, M.G. Mason, N.K. Edwards, M.M. Riley and S.W. Gartrell - Wheat in farming systems / revised by B. Bowden, P. Blackwell, P. Carmody, M. Ewing, R. Kingwell, R. L ghman, I. McFarlane, P. Michael, P. Nelson, I. Pritchard, …
Mango Growing In Western Australia, P R. Johnson, D C. Parr
Mango Growing In Western Australia, P R. Johnson, D C. Parr
Bulletins 4000 -
This bulletin covers mango growing in Western Australia in Kununurra, Carnarvon, Kimberly, Gingin, Perth regions. Details include climate requirements, soils, propagation, planting, spacing, weed control, nutrition, pests, diseases and disorders, pruning, harvesting and packing, ripening and storage, and processing.
Legume Logic Number 92
Legume Logic
Contents
Stubble trouble?
Field Peas
Reminders
Lupin conference
Weed control in chickpea crops
Legume Logic Number 91
Legume Logic
Contents
Mice damage
CMV alert
Anthracnose prevention
Wodjil lupins
Chickpeas
Legume Logic Number 90
Legume Logic
Contents
A wider perspective
Seed or feed in the silo?
Pulse receivals (CBH 30/1/98)
Order inoculants now
Pulse market outlook
Albus proposals
Anthracnose seed test
Lupinus logicus vale
Grain pool outlook meetings
Lupin Logic Number 89
Lupin Logic
Contents
Unfilled lupin seeds
Aerial baiting stops mice - Damien Collopy, District Leader , Geraldton
Lupin receivals -as of 15 December 1997
Mason lupin John Gladstones, Consultant
Lupin Logic Number 88
Lupin Logic
Contents
Mason
Market outlook
Used clean seed to beat anthracnose
Wonga
Seed testing
Lupin Logic Number 87
Lupin Logic
Contents
Anthracnose update
Lupini bean
Lupin Logic proposals
Lupin Logic Number 86
Lupin Logic
Contents
Aphid threat to lupin crops - Francoise Berlandier
Wild angustifolius
Anthracnose day
Trend in lupin yield - 1981 to 1994
Lupin Logic Number 85
Lupin Logic
Contents
Results of survey
International Grain Marketing Conference
Anthracnose day - 22 September
Lupin yields and area
Cereal yields and varieties
New varieties
- Belara (WALUP0509)
- Tallerack (WALUP2039)
- Wodjil (Teo 105)
Lupin Logic Number 84
Lupin Logic
Contents
Future of Lupin Logic
Crop statistics
Mice and lupins
Albus decisions
75th Conference
Mapping wild populations of narrow-leafed lupins / John Hamblin, Director, CLIMA
New varieties
- L. angustifolius
- L. luteus
Silo stickers
Lupin Logic Number 83
Lupin Logic
Contents
Post-emergence weed control options
What determines lupin prices? Mark Tueck, Market Development Manager, The Grain Pool of WA
Lookout for anthracnose
Freight subsidy
Lupin Logic Number 82
Lupin Logic
Contents
Lupins in Poland Professor Wociech Swiecicki and Dr Wiktor Swiecicki
Control of aphids and CMV with insecticides Debbie Thackary and Roger Jones
Anthracnose quarantine ends Peter Stubbs, Anthracnose Project Manager