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Full-Text Articles in Comparative Nutrition
Trials With Urea And Anhydrous Ammonia For Wheat Growing, M G. Mason
Trials With Urea And Anhydrous Ammonia For Wheat Growing, M G. Mason
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE recent subsidy on nitrogenous fertilisers has greatly reduced their price to farmers. This, and farmers' increasing awareness of the benefits of application of nitrogen to cereals, has led to a substantial increase in the use of these fertilisers.
Drilled Versus Topdressed Superphosphate For Cereal Production, A Loutit, P. Stallwood, W. J. Cox
Drilled Versus Topdressed Superphosphate For Cereal Production, A Loutit, P. Stallwood, W. J. Cox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
CEREAL growers in Australia usually use a drill or combine to apply their seed and superphosphate in one operation.
However, during the last few years, there has been a rapid increase in the amount of super broadcast bafore seeding.
N-P Compound Fertilisers, M G. Mason, W. J. Cox, R. N. Glencross
N-P Compound Fertilisers, M G. Mason, W. J. Cox, R. N. Glencross
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FARMERS were able to buy the two compound fertilisers N-P Compound Fertiliser 28:14 and N-P Compound Fertilser 24:24 in the 1967 season.
Maintenance Phosphorus And Sulphur For Pastures : Progress Report, Walter Jacob Cox
Maintenance Phosphorus And Sulphur For Pastures : Progress Report, Walter Jacob Cox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PASTURE IMPROVEMENT has been based on topdressing with superphosphate, which supplies sulphur as well as phosphorus.
In the past, all the benefit due to superphosphate was attributed to the phosphorus.
It is only in recent years that the importance of the sulphur has been appreciated.
West Midlands Development : Fertilizers For The West Midlands, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
West Midlands Development : Fertilizers For The West Midlands, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FARMING the light lands of the West Midland area would be impossible without fertilisers.
Most light land areas are inherently very low in phosphate and also require nitrogen.
The nitrogen can come from fertiliser for cereal crops, or can be built up by growing appropriate legume pasture plants such as clovers and lupins.
West Midlands Development : Cereals For The West Midlands, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
West Midlands Development : Cereals For The West Midlands, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE sandplain soils and climate of the West Midlands area are primarily suited to grazing.
However, the place of cereals is receiving a great deal of attention in view of their advantages in the early stages of development, and the need for the diversification of farm production.
Fertiliser Responses With Newly Planted Apple Trees, N H. Shorter
Fertiliser Responses With Newly Planted Apple Trees, N H. Shorter
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
AN outstanding response to phosphate and a worthwhile response to nitrogen have been obtained in the Donnybrook area on a new orchard site on the property of Mr. A. Cross of Argyle.
Rates Of Superphosphate For Pasture And Crop Production In The Salmon Gums District, R N. Glencross, W. J. Cox
Rates Of Superphosphate For Pasture And Crop Production In The Salmon Gums District, R N. Glencross, W. J. Cox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DURING the last few years large areas have been released for cereal and pasture production in the southern part of the Shire of Dundas and the northern part of the Shire of Esperance.
Changes in land use since 1962 are summarised in Table 1.
The Phosphorus Fertilisers : How They Compare, Walter Jacob Cox
The Phosphorus Fertilisers : How They Compare, Walter Jacob Cox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ALTHOUGH 'double' or 'concentrated' superphosphate was first commercially manufactured in 1872 it was not until the 1950's that it became a major commercial fertiliser. In 1965 it accounted for about 15 per cent, of the world production of phosphatic fertilisers.
Winter Beef Production Trial : Wongan Hills Research Station, D J. Barker, H. G. Cariss
Winter Beef Production Trial : Wongan Hills Research Station, D J. Barker, H. G. Cariss
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN 14-inch rainfall districts most rainfall occurs between May and October. It is d i f f i cult to keep beef animals fattening on summer dry pastures but such areas do have a ready supply of locally grown cereals.
Using these materials as the basis of a supplement it is possible to market prime baby-beef by June-July.
The higher prices obtained for this "winter" beef more than offset the cost of supplementary feed.
Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereal Production, M G. Mason
Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereal Production, M G. Mason
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE greatest responses to nitrogenous fertilisers can be expected in areas with a relatively long growing season.
In such areas light soils with a low nitrogen status provide the best prospects for addition of nitrogen—provided adequate moisture is available.
Rates Of Superphosphate For Cereal Grain Production In The Under 20 Inch Rainfall Areas, Walter Jacob Cox
Rates Of Superphosphate For Cereal Grain Production In The Under 20 Inch Rainfall Areas, Walter Jacob Cox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
EVERY year farmers use large quantities of superphosphate with cereal crops to overcome the inherent phosphate deficiency of West Australian soils.
The increase in the average rate used by farmers reflects the increasing amount of new land being cropped.
Good seasons and favourable economic conditions may also have influenced super rates.
Sources Of Nitrogen For Cereals : Their Characteristics And Costs, M G. Mason
Sources Of Nitrogen For Cereals : Their Characteristics And Costs, M G. Mason
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Generally similar results may be expected from all the sources of nitrogen available for cereal growing.
The unit nitrogen price and the convenience of use of each fertiliser in the particular situation should be taken into account in deciding which fertiliser to use.
THE first point to consider when deciding which nitrogen fertiliser to use for wheat growing is the effectiveness of the nitrogen source in increasing crop yield. Second, the cost per unit of nitrogen must be considered.
The convenience of using a particular source in a particular situation is also important and greater convenience may offset some cost …