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Farm Debt In The Wheatbelt : 1984 Survey Results, R S. Kingwell
Farm Debt In The Wheatbelt : 1984 Survey Results, R S. Kingwell
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In recent years many farms in Western Australia's wheat-growing areas have experienced adverse seasons. For example, the 1983-84 season was characterised by a late start, dry spring and wet harvest which resulted in many farms suffering a combination of low yields and the downgrading or dockage of their grain.
Poor seasons and poor profitability prospects for wheat-growing caused some concern about farm indebtedness in these areas.
In late 1983, a Parlimentary select committee was appointed to inquire into rural hardship. The State Minister for Agriculture also announced that the Department of Agriculture would conduct a farm survey to determine the …
Frost Injury To Cereals In W.A, M W. Perry, A. G. P. Brown
Frost Injury To Cereals In W.A, M W. Perry, A. G. P. Brown
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Late spring frosts commonly reduce yields and affect the quality of grain in wheat crops, especially in the southern, eastern and north-eastern districts. The damage is usually localised on individual farms, but is sometimes widespread.
Barley, and oats to a lesser extent, are also affected. Average losses of wheat in Western Australia have been estimated at 3 to 5 per cent, per year, or about 2 million bushels on current production figures.
Reducing Evaporation From Farm Dams : A Progress Report December 1969, I A F Laing
Reducing Evaporation From Farm Dams : A Progress Report December 1969, I A F Laing
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN most seasons in the Western Australian Wheatbelt evaporation reduction techniques rate a low priority due to either the expense or the relative inefficiency of the techniques.
It is generally agreed that a similar investment in deepening or enlarging existing dams, or making new dams larger from the outset, is likely to be more profitable.
Linseed Production Survey : Esperance, 1968, R J. Guyton
Linseed Production Survey : Esperance, 1968, R J. Guyton
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A SURVEY conducted after the 1967 linseed season found that although most farmers understood the requirements of linseed growing there were several crop failures. These were associated with time of planting, soil type and insect control measures.
The Esperance district office of the Department of Agriculture conducted a second survey during December, 1968 and January, 1969
Water Storage Has Not Kept Pace With Stock Numbers : South Stirling Survey Finding, A L. Prout
Water Storage Has Not Kept Pace With Stock Numbers : South Stirling Survey Finding, A L. Prout
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
RESULTS of a survey on water storage capacity in the South Stirlings area indicate that farm water storage has not kept pace with increased clearing and stock numbers.
This has resulted in many farmers requesting advice on water conservation projects following two consecutive years of low rainfall runoff.
Sheep Drenching Programms, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Sheep Drenching Programms, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Drenching of sheep to prevent build-up of worm infestations is commonly practised on many properties in the agricultural districts of Western Australia. This is called strategic drenching.
Summer And Autumn Rainfall In Relation To Epidemics Of Wheat Stem Rust In Western Australia, W A. Shipton
Summer And Autumn Rainfall In Relation To Epidemics Of Wheat Stem Rust In Western Australia, W A. Shipton
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
High summer and autumn rainfalls, followed by rust infection of volunteer plants and favourable conditions during late winter and spring, lead to rust epidemics.
WIDESPREAD outbreaks of wheat stem rust are rare in Western Australia.
Wheat Quality Surveys In Western Australia. 2. Variation Between Seasons And Localities In The Production Of High And Low Protein Wheat, J A. Parish
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Although the protein content of West Australian f.a.q. wheat averages only 9.4 per cent., often substantial amounts of comparatively high protein wheat are contained in this mixture.
However the quantity varies widely from year to year and is obtained from widely scattered areas of the wheatbelt.
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Climate, Jan Jerzy Basinski, E. A. Fitzpatrick, W. R. Stern
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Climate, Jan Jerzy Basinski, E. A. Fitzpatrick, W. R. Stern
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A review of recent research in climate, soils, tropical crops and pastures, weeds, insect pests and cattle husbandry at the Kimberley Research Station.
EXTENSIVE climatic data are recorded at the Station and analysed in relation to crop performance, irrigation requirements, and farm management practices.
Migratory Movements Of Emus And Control Efforts, John L. Long, T. J. Tozer
Migratory Movements Of Emus And Control Efforts, John L. Long, T. J. Tozer
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ALTHOUGH little data has been recorded on movements or migrations of the Emu (Dromaius novea-hollandiae), it is well known throughout the farming community that some such movement occurs in September and October in most years at least.
Frost Injury Of Wheat, S C. Chambers
Frost Injury Of Wheat, S C. Chambers
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Late spring frosts commonly reduce yields and affect the quality of grain in many wheat crops- especially throughout the southern, eastern and north-eastern districts.
The damage is usually localised on individual farms, but occasionally widespread damage occurs in the south of the State.
Thirsty Cows Are Poor Milkers, S R. Dunstan
Thirsty Cows Are Poor Milkers, S R. Dunstan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE HOT summer weather is not far away, and now is a good time for the whole milk producer to attend to those points which will ensure that milk production is maintained at a high level during this period.
Black Spot Of Tomatoes, R F. Doepel
Black Spot Of Tomatoes, R F. Doepel
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BLACK SPOT DISEASE IS THE MOST SERIOUS FOLIAGE BLIGHT OF TOMATOES IN THIS STATE. IN SEASONS FAVOURABLE TO ITS DEVELOPMENT SEVERE DEFOLIATION AND FRUIT ROTTING ARE EXPERIENCED.
IN Western Australia, black spot, which is also known as early blight and target spot, is a troublesome disease of long standing. It is caused by the fungus Alternaria solani which also attacks potatoes.