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The Extension Programme, W K. Russell, G. K. Palmer
The Extension Programme, W K. Russell, G. K. Palmer
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
From the start of the Peel-harvey study in 1976, scientific research and extension have been closely linked. Trials, some involving major drainage works, have been set up on about 30 farms and several field days and seminars have been held.
The Peel-Harvey Study Group anticipates that farmer acceptance of the Department of agriculture's recommendations will reduce the phosphorus input to the estuary by 30 to 40 per cent over the next three to five years. At the same time farmers will benefit from modified cultural practices better suited to the sandy soils of the coastal plain.
Salinity And Farmhouse Water Supplies, T C. Stoneman
Salinity And Farmhouse Water Supplies, T C. Stoneman
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PROVISION of a satisfactory water supply for the homestead is one of the many problems which have to be faced by all farmers.
For those served by the Comprehensive Water Supply Scheme, the solution is fairly simple.
For others, finding an adequate supply of good quality water can often be quite a headache.