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Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Cotton, Jan Jerzy Basinski, J. P. Evanson, W. R. Stern, N. J. Thomson
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Cotton, Jan Jerzy Basinski, J. P. Evanson, W. R. Stern, N. J. Thomson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
SINCE 1960 cotton has occupied the prominent place in the Station's research programme.
Considerable progress has been made in all aspects of cotton culture (Thomson and Basinski 1962b; Thomson 1962.)
Maintaining The Quality Of Western Australia's Oat Harvest, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish, C. V. Honner
Maintaining The Quality Of Western Australia's Oat Harvest, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish, C. V. Honner
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WESTERN AUSTRALIA deservedly enjoys the reputation of being a producer of oats of high milling quality.
Because of this, we have been able to develop valuable export markets which pay a premium for our oats.
For some time Ballidu has been rated as the best milling oat in W.A.
The work reported in this article indicates that other recommended varieties are equal to or better than Ballidu for milling.
Recommended Oat Varieties, 1966, J L. Mcmullan
Recommended Oat Varieties, 1966, J L. Mcmullan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE varieties Avon, Fulmark, Irwin, Kent and Ballidu are recommended for sowing in 1966 by the Department of Agriculture and the Coarse Grains Advisory Committee.
The areas suitable for these varieties, when planted for various purposes, are given in the map and tables.
Barley Variety Trials, 1964, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish
Barley Variety Trials, 1964, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The most promising varieties in last year's trials were the 2 row crossbreds W44 and W45 and the 6 row white grained variety Atlas 57.
BARLEY variety trials were located on four Research Stations and on farmers' properties at Northampton, Tammin and Mt. Barker. Brief details of the characteristics of the varieties and crossbreds under test were given in a previous article.
Pasture Seeds : 1965 Statistics And Comments, B J. Quinlivan
Pasture Seeds : 1965 Statistics And Comments, B J. Quinlivan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A KNOWLEDGE of market conditions and procedures is not of direct importance to some primary producers.
For example, cereal growers as individuals are neither in a position to negotiate prices nor does their production have any direct effect on prices.
Molybdenum Increases Cereal Yields On Wheatbelt Scrubplain, R J. Doyle, R. J. Parkin, J. A. C. Smith, J. W. Gartrell
Molybdenum Increases Cereal Yields On Wheatbelt Scrubplain, R J. Doyle, R. J. Parkin, J. A. C. Smith, J. W. Gartrell
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN four field experiments and two paddock strip trials since 1960, molybdenum applied to wheat and oats grown on scrubplain soils in the eastern wheatbelt increased yields by up to 3 i bushels of wheat and 5^ bushels of oats per acre.
Black Spot And Powdery Mildew Of Grapes, H L. Harvey
Black Spot And Powdery Mildew Of Grapes, H L. Harvey
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BLACK spot (or anthracnose) and powdery mildew (or oidium) are diseases that occur commonly on grape vines in W.A.
Premium Wheat In Western Australia, J A. Parish, R. F. Stone
Premium Wheat In Western Australia, J A. Parish, R. F. Stone
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
This article describes the requirements for premium wheat and suggests a simple way for farmers to predict if their wheat will be suitable.
Correct initial sampling is vital.
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Introduction, W M. Nunn
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Introduction, W M. Nunn
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE Ord Irrigation settlement has recently planted its second commercial crop of cotton.
Research and planning toward the development project has been systematic over the last 20 years and has included hydrological surveys and dam-site investigations by the Public Works Department soil and topographical surveys by both the Department of Agriculture and C.S.I.R.O., and concerning farming methods both by research station investigations and by pilot farming.
Recommended Wheat Varieties, 1966, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Recommended Wheat Varieties, 1966, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE State Wheat Advisory Committee has prepared recommendations for wheat varieties for 1966 sowings.
Recommended Barley Varieties, 1966, J L. Mcmullan
Recommended Barley Varieties, 1966, J L. Mcmullan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE varieties Prior and Beecher are recommended for 1966 by the Coarse Grains Advisory Committee and the Department of Agriculture.
The areas suitable for these varieties when planted for various purposes, are given in the map and table.