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Fertilising Quota Wheat Crops, N J. Halse

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

BEFORE wheat quotas were introduced, a farmer had to make two major decisions on fertilisers for wheat crops each year—what area to crop; and how much fertiliser to use.

Director Of Agriculture Retires, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

In the June, 1934, issue of the Journal of Agriculture appeared an article entitled "A modified rotation for the wheat belt", by T. C. Dunne and F. L. Shier, which advocated a new rotation of pasture, fallow and cereals to replace the crop-fallow rotation generally used at that time.

Dr. Dunne retired on May 8 after 45 years' service to the Department of Agriculture. He had been Director of Agriculture for more than 10 years.

Introducing The Hon. H.D. Evans, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE new Minister for Lands, Agriculture and Immigration the Hon. Hywell David Evans (46) brings to bis work a background of country experience.

Quarantine : Two New Inspection Centres Built, C R. Chambers

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

A BIGGER population, a busier State; more travellers, more goods from more places; faster, more frequent transport—these things have demanded for Western Australia greater efforts to protect its primary industries from the chance introduction of disease and pests which could attack our plants and animals.

Market Prospects For W.A. Wheat, William John Toms, J. A. Parish

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

WITH the Western Australian wheat industry valued at $100 million per year and subject to production restrictions, can market prospects be improved?

What types of wheat should we produce? Can we increase sales by segregating specific types from the present crop? This article discusses the changes in W.A. wheat production that would be necessary to suit specific markets.

Wheat Quality Surveys In Western Australia, J A. Parish, G. H. Jones

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

SINCE 1956 a number of collaborative wheat quality surveys have been carried out in Western Australia by Co-operative Bulk Handling Co. Ltd. and the Department of Agriculture.

The work was undertaken to provide facts which may be used to determine the possible advantages to this State's wheat industry of alterations in the receival and marketing arrangements.

The various surveys are described in this article.

Wheat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

WHEAT production is the major crop industry in Western Australia so emphasis has been placed on this crop in variety tests.

Over the last 5 years 61 wheat varieties, including 30 named varieties from various sources, have been tested in variety trials.

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.

Retirement : North-West Chief, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Chief of the Department of Agriculture's Northwest Division, Mr. W. M. N u n n has retired.

He has been Chief of the Division since its inception.

People, Events, Techniques, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

New Decade, New Look In Corporate Mergers, David F. Linowes

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

Information System Danger Signals, John H. Barnett

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

It All Started With An Audit, Robert M. Smith

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

Estimating Production Costs In A Machine Shop, Lloyd D. Doney, Thomas A. Gelb

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

How Accountants Can Help In A Loosely Structured Organization, John P. Fertakis

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

Supervisors As Work Measurement Analysts, Donald S. Andersen

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Your Computer Installation, William C. Ramsgard

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

What People Are Writing About, Natwar Gandhi, Gary R. Fane, David Dittman, Rasalie Hallbauer

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

Management Services, Vol. 8, No. 1, January-February 1971 [Whole Issue], American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Management Services: A Magazine of Planning, Systems, and Controls

No abstract provided.

Reviews - Writings In Accounting, Marie E. Dubke

Woman C.P.A.

No abstract provided.

Editor's Notes, American Woman's Society Of Certified Public Accountants, American Society Of Women Accountants

Woman C.P.A.

No abstract provided.

Disturbed Society And Our Profession, David F. Linowes

Woman C.P.A.

No abstract provided.

Theory And Practice: Current Studies And Concepts, Eileen T. Corcoran

Woman C.P.A.

No abstract provided.

Tax Forum, Anne D. Snodgrass

Woman C.P.A.

No abstract provided.

Career Woman And The Tax Reform Act Of 1969, Patricia C. Elliott

Woman C.P.A.

No abstract provided.

Woman Cpa Volume 33, Number 1, January, 1971, American Woman's Society Of Certified Public Accountants, American Society Of Women Accountants

Woman C.P.A.

No abstract provided.

Thinking Of Pigs To Raise Your Income?, P Mcnamara

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

WHEAT quotas and low wool prices have caused many farmers to look to pigs to consume homegrown grain and to lift their incomes. However, with sow numbers at a record level, is it possible for a wheatbelt farmer to raise pigs profitably?

Because of his access to cheap grain, the wheatbelt farmer may be able to make a good profit on each pig sold. This could make pigmeat production a useful sideline on the farm, providing the farmer produces only lean pigs. There is no market for overfat pigs.

This article gives some hints on production of pigs on cereal …

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.