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Opposed Disc Plough Furrows Hard Kimberley Soils, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Opposed Disc Plough Furrows Hard Kimberley Soils, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE work of reclaiming the eroded areas of the Ord River catchment has posed special problems for field staff of the Department of Agriculture engaged on this large scale project.
Thousands of miles of furrows must be contour-ploughed and seeded in extremely hard ground over big areas of eroded country.
Treating Severe Saltland, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Treating Severe Saltland, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE illustration shows a large area of severely salt affected land near Narembeen.
Before treatment, sheep had access to the area and in summer broke the topsoil into a fine powder which lifted to form dust storms with every good breeze.
Planning New Farm Dams : Excavated Earth Tanks, J E. Watson, J. C. Grasby
Planning New Farm Dams : Excavated Earth Tanks, J E. Watson, J. C. Grasby
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A GOOD farm dam is a valuable asset, and well worth its cost, but there are many aspects to consider when a new dam is required. Careful planning with adequate testing and checking will help to get the best value for money and reduce the chance of costly failures.
This article discusses these aspects in relation to the excavated earth tank type of dam.
Crossings For Channels And Drains In The Ord River Area, K S. Cole
Crossings For Channels And Drains In The Ord River Area, K S. Cole
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ON farms irrigated by surface methods it is essential to provide crossings over channels and drains.
These crossings must be wide and strong enough to take the biggest farm machinery.