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Protecting Agriculture In 1976 : Three Sides Of An Apb Campaign, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

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

A quick look at three areas in which the A.P.B. are working with landholders to protect Western Australia from invasion.

Protecting our agriculture and wildlife is not only the APB's job— it is very much the community's job also. Any suspect birds or plants must be reported immediately to the Agriculture Protection Board.

Root Rot Of Subterranean Clover In W.A, G C. Macnish, M. J. Barbetti, D. Gillespie, K. Hawley

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

Root rot of subterranean clover has occurred sporadically in the south west of Western Australia for a number of years.

In most seasons the disease has affected the clover paddocks of only a few farms, but in 1973 there was widespread pasture decline due to root rot in the South-West and south coastal districts.

At present the most promising approaches for minimising the effect of root rot appear to be the use of cultivation techniques and eventually the use of resistant varieties, or other pasture species.

Lupin Split Seed : A Disorder Of Seed Production In Sweet, Narrow-Leafed Lupins, M W. Perry, J. W. Gartrell

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

Commercial seed production from narrow-leafed lupins (Lupinus angustifolius L.) began in Western Australia in 1967, based on the newly-bred low alkaloid cultivar Uniwhite. The release of improved cultivars has led to the crop's wide acceptance and more than 100 000 ha were sown to sweet lupins in 1975.

With the greater area and wider range of soil types devoted to lupins, a developmental abnormality of the seeds, which became known as "split seed", was observed in some situations.

Trends In Wheat Area And Production In W.A. Since 1946, J T. Reeves

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

Statistical examination of data associated with wheat grown in Western Australia during the 29- year period ending in 1974 shows that areas sown and total production increased substantially. Average yields and protein per hectare both increased significantly, while wheat protein percentage increased slightly, but not significantly.

Wild Oats In W.A, J G. Paterson

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

A summary of background information, recent research findings and current recommendations for the control of wild oats in Western Australia.

Grain Crop Varieties For Western Australia, H M. Fisher

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

Recommendations for grain crop varieties grown in Western Australia are based on the results of field trials carried out each year by the Department of Agriculture at some 50 sites throughout the agricultural areas.

New varieties are tested directly against existing commercial varieties in large scale field trials for several years. Yield and quality results are analysed and market requirements are studied before recommendations are formulated.

This article gives information on the varieties of a range of crops now recommended for growing in Western Australia.

Subterranean Clover In W.A. 1. The Current Situation, B J. Quinlivan, C. M. Francis

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

From small beginnings some 50 or more years ago subterranean clover has come to dominate the pasture scene in Western Australia. Of the 7 000 000 hectares of sown pasture all but some 500 000 are sown to subterranean clover. Further, it is estimated that there remains an area of similar size still to be sown, although in some instances these future sowings will be possible only if suitable varieties are available.

Clearing and pasture development within the various agricultural regions of the State took place, as a rule, within quite clearly defined time intervals and the varieties selected for …

1976 Trace Element Nutrition, J W. Gartrell

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Contents: 1.0 Copper l,l Long Term Copper Trial, Newdegate 66Nl4 1.2 Residual copper (i) on wheat, Esperance Downs. (ii) on lucerne, Esperance Downs. (iii) on sheep and pasture, Bramley. 1.3 Copper for wheat on new land (i) sources, methods, granularity, Lake Grace. (ii) drilled vs topdressed, Newdegate. 1.4 Tissue tests for copper status of wheat. 1.5 Use of soil test for copper. 2.0. Manganese. 2.1 Residual manganese for sweet narrow leafed lupins - Badgingarra.

Summary Of 1976 Field Trials, D J. Gilbey

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Doublegee seed longevity. Doublegee control. Crop yield loss - doublegee. Creeping knotweed. Guildford grass. Time of spraying 2, 4-D. Longevity of doublegee seed under continuous pasture. Locality: Avondale, Wongan Hills and Chapman Research Stations. Effect of double cropping, shallow dry cultivation and spraying pasture on viable doublegee seed - 74A4. Locality: Avondale Research Station. Effect of doublegee cropping, shallow dry cultivation and spraying pasture on viable doublegee seed - 74WH4. Locality: Wongan Hills Research Station. Doublegee seed longevity x cultivation - 75WH65. Locality: Wongan Hills Research Station. Doublegee seed longevity x cultivation - 74C7. Locality: Chapman Research Station. Doublegee seed …

1976 Lupinosis, P Mcr Wood

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Fungicide trials - 1975/76. (P.McR. Wood & J. Allen, A.H.L.). Phomopsis rating method. Resistance of L. albus cw. Ultra. Sclerotinia and Phomopsis Infection of Lupins - 76AL26, 76MT39 MBRS. Information on virus diseases of lupins by G.D. Mclean.

1976 Potash Trials, W. J. Cox

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

76M01 - Comparative potassium requirements of L. Cosentinii and L. Angustifolius. 76M02 - Rates and times of Potassium application on Lupins. 76M03 - Sources of Potassium - Muriate vs Langbeinite. 76TSI - Comparative Potassium requirements of L. Cosentinii and L. Angustifolius. 76TS2 - Rates and times of Potassium application on Lupins. 76TS3 - Sources of Potassium on Lupins - Muriate vs Langbeinite. 76TS9 - Rates of P hand K on wheat. 76BA5 - Method of kcl application on Lupins. 76BA6 - Method of kcl application on Lupins.

1976 Long Term Rotation Trials, Ian Rowland

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Long term rotation trials - W56H, 66M29, 67C13, 67N4, 68E5, 68SG5, 69GE20, 73SG16, Soil fertility - grain lupins - 75TS23.

1976 - Strategic Fungicide Trials - Botrytis Seed Vetches - Benlate Kabatiella Subclover, A Bokor

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

February 1977. 1. Strategic fungicide trial - 76AL34 - Obtain information on the effect of various timed spray applications of Benlate over the growing season on the development of clover scorch. 2. Strategic fungicide trial - 76BU6 - To assess the effect of fungicide treatments at periodic intervals over the season on the development of clover scorch disease 3. Comparative fungicide trial - 76AL33 - To compare the effectiveness of four fungicides at two rates for the control of clover scorch disease with or without addition of spraying oil. 4. Effect of Botrytis on seed yield of vetches - 76AL42. …

Comparison Of Economic Returns From Grain Crops, H M. Fisher

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

While wheat is still generally the most profitable crop in Western Australia the relative profitability of barley and linseed has risen in the last few years; in southern areas they are likely to be at least as profitable as wheat.

Oats has fallen in profitability relative to wheat, and grain legumes have suffered a marked fall. Yields of these grains have increased with the introduction of new varieties but their price increases have not kept pace with those of wheat and barley. The present relationship of yields and costs indicates that substantial price changes will be needed to change the …

1976 Sunflower-Safflower Irrigated Variety Trial 1976-1977, G J. Parlevliet

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

In 1975/76 two varieties of sunflower, Hysun 10 and Hysun 20, as well as Safflower (Gila) were grown in a large alternative crop demonstration. Results were sufficiently good to warrant more and closer examination. This led to the present variety trial using varieties suggested by Mr. M. Poole. The aim was to evaluate six sunflower varieties and one safflower. The work was carried out in the light of reduced profitability of peas, beans and some fruit crops. This results in a number of growers having irrigation water and equipment under-employed. Other farmers are after a crop which will give them …

Summary Of Weed Trials 1975, G. A. Pearce

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Chemical ploughing herbicides trial 1976.- 76A25, 76WH98. Sowing systems preliminary trial (1) 1976. Location - M Brown - Narrogin N, T Kettle - Kendenup K, J Ericson - Bolgart B. Sowing systems preliminary trial (2) 1976. Location - A DeRusso Hyden, Esperance Research Station. Herbicides for wild oat control district office demonstration trial. Location - Katanning, Moora, Northam. Wheat tolerance - herbicides 1976. Location - Wongan Hills Research Station - 76WH100. New herbicides for broadleaved weeds. Location - Ron Adams Beverly Experiment - 76A24.

1975 Minimum Tillage Investigations 1964-1973 Summary, J M. Allen

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

The following investigations into methods of establishing cereals have been carried out by G.A. Pearce in the period 1964 - 1973. Merredin Research Station 66M28, 69WH23, 69M16, 70LG3, 70M4, 70SG5, 71A12, 71N14, 71WH18, 72A6, 72ME5, 72N5, 72SG1, 72WH6, 73A16, 73C12, 73N13, 73SG9, 73WH14,

Preliminary Reports 1976, G C. Macnish

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Effect of nitrogen sources on take-all 1975 season experiment - 75SG17. Effect of nitrogen sources on take-all experiment 76ES36, 76JE26, 76LG25. Take-all cultivar interaction experiment - 76JE29, 76LG29. take-all, spray-fallow and time of sowing experiments - 76GE35, 76LG26, 76LG38 and 76SG11. Take-all cleaning crops experiments - 76A7, 76E6, 76M47, 76N5 and 76WH11. Take-all cleaning crops on farmer's property experiments - 76LG27. Covered smut of barley - control experiment - 76A5. Covered smut of barley - control experiment - 76WH12. Build-up of barley covered smut experiment - 76A6. Cereal seed dressing - barley experiment - 76E5. Control of barley loose smut …

The Mediterranean White Lupin, John Sylvester Gladstones

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

"If you want to bring in a good lupin harvest, thrash your wife soundly before you go out sowing in the field". Old Syrian Proverb.

Lupin breeder Dr. John Gladstones does not beat his wife as recommended in the Syrian proverb above. Nor is he known to use ground up lupin seeds for the diverse cosmetic and medicinal purposes recommended in ancient Roman and other texts on lupins.

But his modern work on lupin breeding and development has undoubtedly been influenced by his detailed study of such writings.

In this article he discusses the history of the Mediterranean white lupin …

Experimental Summary 1975/76, D J. Gillespie

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

A. Pasture Deterioration. 1. Sub clover variety screening for root rot resistance - 2. Climatic influences. 3. Paddock monitoring investigations. B. Cultivar evaluation in high rainfall areas. 1. Midland B/Woogenellup 2. Midland B/Seaton Park/Yarloop/Larissa C. Lucerne trials.

Strip Vs Continuous Grazing Of Irrigation Pasture, R Sprivulis, R. Bettenay, T. Pavy

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

A report on trial work looking at the alternative grazing systems andthe returns generated.

1976 Growing Season Results Report, M L. Poole

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1. 76BU15 - Sunflower varieties x rates of seeding x times of seeding on Busselton Sand at Ruabon. 2. 76BU4 - Miscellaneous species x rates of H.23408 Treeton. 3. 76AL6 - Rape varieties under severe blackleg conditions. 4. CB49 - Seed softening methods and effort of harrowing on emergence. 76MA9 - Miscellaneous Crop Trial. CB49 Trials 76BA27 - Effect of Harrowing on germination. Fluctuating temperatures. Fate of Other Trials: 76AL35, 76AL37), 76AL38), 76AL39), 76DE4, 76JE28.

1976 Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereals, M. G. Mason

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Results from 1976 Trials on Wheat. Rates of nitrogen on wheat - soil test. In this, the second year of this programme, 49 sites were selected and soil sampled during February-March. Forty six of these trials consisted of four replications and the other three had three replications and all reps were soil sampled separately. In each rep. of the 46 trials. 20 samples were taken to 10 cm depth with pogo stick samplers. In the.other three trials 30 samples per rep. were taken. In addition, from three holes at random across each trial, bulk samples were obtained from the 0-15, …

1976 Field Crop Experiment, M. W. Perry

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Performance of August sown cereals - 76MO50. To investigate the performance of late sown cereals for summer forage or grain in the eastern wheatbelt. This trial was designed to test the idea that even in a drought year, very late sowing of cereals might provide a low grain yield or at least a substantial quantity of summer feed.

1976 Research Results, J Moore, J Allen

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Dock Control. To reduce the density of old dock plants in a pasture to less than one per square metre three to four years spraying with dicamba is necessary... Dock control - Dicamba in pastures - 73AL38, 73AR9, 73BU9. Dock control in pasture (Effect of treatments 1973-1975) - 73BU6. Dock control in pasture (1976 treatments) - 73BU6. Dock control in cereals - 76A130. Weed control in lupins. Post emergence herbicides in lupins - 76AL9, 76BA29, 76C5, 76E7, 76NA13. Comparison of simazine formulations in lupins - 76BA8. Weed control in vineyards. Alachlor, atrazine and simazine gave excellent control of weeds and …

1976 Report On Field Trials With Early-Maturing Subterranean Clover Crossbred Strains And Selections, D A. Nicholas

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1. Drilled Trials in Wheatbelt Districts. Trial No. 76GE7, 76LG5, 76ME5, 76ME6, 76M011, 76M012, 76NA6, 76N01, 76TS10. A series of 9 trials to compare the crossbred subterranean clovers Nungarin, 239.2 and 584.1B. with Northam and Geraldton was sown in representative, dry wheatbelt localities in 1976. The trials were sown in randomised blocks with four replications on sites which carried little or no clover. Plot size was 4.22 metres by 40 metres. Superphosphate was applied at rates related to past applications and soil type, but was usually about 200 kg a hectare. Copper, zinc and molybdenum were applied where necessary. Seed …

1976 Alternative Grain Legume Species Evaluation, G H. Walton

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

l. Alternative species to Lupinus -76PE6, 76M11. 2. Time of Flowering Response of Cicer Arietinum to temperature and daylength.

1976 Phosphorus And Sulphur Sources Trials, M D. Bolland

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

PHOSPHORUS SOURCES TRIALS (A) Pasture trials i) High rainfall areas a) Sand: 76BU1 - New land P sources trial, T. O'Byrne, Yalingup. 76BU4 - Old land P sources trial, T. Coombes, Busselton. 76EX37 - Young land P sources trial, F. Fels, Esperance. b) Gravel: 76MT10 - New land P sources trial, Mt. Barker Research Station. 76MT9 - Old land P sources trial, Mt. Barker Research Station. ii) Medium rainfall areas: a) Sand 75N07A -New land P sources trial, D. Gillespie, East Chittering. b) Gravel: 75N07B - New land P sources trial, D. Gillespie, East Chittering. iii) Low rainfall areas a) …

Trikkala, A New Safe Clover For Wet Areas, C M. Francis

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

Trikkala is a new low oestrogen subterranean clover cultivar which has been released to seed producers this year. It should be available in quantity to farmers in 1977 and is recommended as an alternative to Yarloop for winter-wet situations.

The Control Of Annual Ryegrass, Geoffrey A. Pearce, J. E. Holmes

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

A valuable pasture plant - one of the worst weeds if cereal crops - host to a potent animal disease toxin.....annual ryegrass is the subject of intensive studies by the Department of Agriculture.

This article reviews current research into the control of annual ryegrass in crops.