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Communications Embracing New Technologies, Peter Watt, Tony Kubicki

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

The global trend in information delivery has been to electronic publications on disc, CD-Rom and the internet. Peter Watt and Tony Kubicki report on a survey of farmer preferences for receiving informationn, and describe Agriculture Western Australia's new electronic communication packages.

Today's Woolgrowers : A Profile, Ian Mcfarland

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

Woolgrowers have been faced with fluctuating prices, a mix of seasons and rising production costs since the demise of the Floor Price Scheme in 1991. despite these difficult times, there are still very large differences in productivity and profitability between wool growing properties in Western Australia. Ian McFarland looksat production levels on wool growing properties in Western Australia and outlines some actions to lift productivity.

Do Farmers Really Want To Eradicate Sheep Lice?, Chris Hawkins

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

With the termination of Western Australia's Sheep Lice Eradication Campaign in 1993 farmers' views about the eradication of sheep lice are of greater relevance now than in the past. Lice control now rests with individual farmers and continuing local lice cell groups .

A recent survey of producers in the Moora Shire provides some key insights into farmers' thoughts about sheep lice and their eradication.

Rural Depopulation In Western Australia, Ross Kingwell

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

Western Australia's population has recently drifted from inland rural areas to cities and coastal regions. Changes in fanning practices over several decades and the recent falls in wheat and wool prices, have forced many families to leave inland farms and rural towns .

However, many families are also developing sources of off-farm income and other activities to keep themselves, local businesses and towns suroiving.

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.

Avondale Research Station : Representing 150 Years Of Western Australian Farming, D A C Johnson

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

Avondale Research Station is open to the public as a 1979 Anniversary Year contribution by the Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Primary Industries Committee of W.A.Y. 1979

New Policy Hits Hard At Sheep Lice, F C. Wilkinson

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

In March 1977 the regulation requiring compulsory routine dipping of all sheep within 30 days of shearing changed, and only infested flocks were required to be dipped. This change has allowed concentrated eradication efforts.

Skeleton Weed : The 1974 Narembeen Campaign, C R. Chambers

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

Skeleton weed took an alarming, historic turn in Western Australia at the 1974 New Year.

After a decade of an almost complacent pattern—control of one or two small outbreaks annually by the Agriculture Protection Board— general alarm erupted with the discovery of big areas at Pithara and mainly Narembeen.

What followed was a massive movement and engagement of not only Department staff but also the farming community in an attempt to beat this outbreak.

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.

List Of Department Of Agriculture Publications, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

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

THE following publications are available on application from the Department of Agriculture.

Most of the bulletins listed are reprints from the Journal of Agriculture and are free of charge (except where a price is stated).

The date of original publication of reprints is stated to facilitate reference to bound volumes of the Journal.

List Of Department Of Agriculture Publications, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

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

THE following publications are available on application from the Department of Agriculture.

Most of the bulletins listed are reprints from the Journal of Agriculture and are free of charge (except where a price is stated).

The date of original publication of reprints is stated to facilitate reference to bound volumes of the Journal.

Helping With Homework, O. Evans Scott

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

Although actually helping a child with homework is rarely recommended there are many ways in which parents can help young children to cope with their school work.

Some of them are outlined in this article.

Royal Show Needlework, O Evans Scott

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

WOMEN are stealing the " m a n " out of craftsmanship.

Some of the best craftsmanship in this highly mechanised age is the work of women who can feel proud that their creative skill with the needle continues while factory production has largely replaced the craftsmanship once devoted to timber, leather and metal.

Books For Children, J A F Lawson

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

F we think of a child entirely without books we think of him as very definitely deprived.

Why is that so? Why do we consider books to be a vital part of a child's life? In fact, why do children need books?

Hot Weather Floral Art, O. Evans Scott

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

Summer flower arranging is a problem for the country housewife who is restricted to a few shrubs and pot plants. This article presents some ideas to help overcome the difficulty.

AT this time of the year when heat beats the flowers and normal flower arrangements last such a short time, it is necessary to look around for something different.

Farm Population And Land Development In Western Australia, J S. Nalson, A. W. Hodgstrom

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

In a recent survey of farms and unallocated land throughout the State the authors looked at the area of land suitable for farming in Western Australia and the number of people available to farm the land in the next 10 to 15 years.

A brief outline of the results of this study and some implications of these results are given in this article.

Your Light And Your Sight, M S. Pickett

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

Good lighting in the home is essential to the comfort and wellbeing of all family members.

Though light needs vary for different age groups and tasks, it's important to have the proper lighting for your home.

Lawns : Their Establishment And Management, H G. Elliott, F. E. Ryan

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

THERE is nothing more pleasing to the eye than a well kept lawn, be it in a home garden or covering a sporting area, and under Western Australian conditions there is no reason why a good lawn or turf cannot be developed and maintained—always provided that there is enough water and proper care and attention.

Toys For Tinies And Gifts For Children, O. Evans Scott

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

Special care is needed in selecting toys for young children. Well-chosen toys can aid mental and physical development and give many hours of safe, satisfying play; ill-chosen toys can cause anxiety and frustration and may even be dangerous.

This article gives hints on selecting toys for various age groups and suggests some suitable options.

Have The Best Of Light In Your Home, M S. Pickett

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

The last article in this series discussed the amount of light needed in the home. Now let's consider the quality of home lighting.

Lamps and fixtures properly selected and placed will give you the right light in the right place.

Geraniums : Floral Beauty With A Camel Touch, B Giles

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

THERE are about 30 different kinds of ivy geraniums alone which a geranium enthusiast can collect.

Some Simple Christmas Cake Decorations, O. Evans Scott

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

THE last few weeks before Christmas are so busy for the housewife that she will welcome these ideas for decorating the Christmas cake effectively in a short space of time.

Whimsies : New Idea In Easy-To-Make Hats, O. E. Evans Scott

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

I T has often been said that buying a new hat is the best way to boost a woman's morale.

But have you tried making one?

Suet Into Soap, O. Evans Scott

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

AT certain times, especially after killing for meat, the farm housewife has a large amount of fat at her disposal. This fat can be used to advantage for making soap.

How do you make soap from fat? Many farm housewives must have asked this question. This article gives an easy to follow description of how to turn suet into soap.

Dingo Control In The Kimberley Region, J J. Freeth

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

With all the recent dramatic developments in irrigated agriculture in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, one is apt to forget the main wealth of the district still lies in its pastoral industry.

Man, in his efforts to obtain a living from the pastoral industry, has to contend with many pests which compete with pastoral activities.

Perhaps the most serious and certainly the most sagacious pest in this region is the dingo.

A Handy Knitting Carry-All, O. Evans Scott

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

WITH the approach of winter comes the knitting season again, when a bag for wool and needles is required.

Here are instructions for making a handy knitting carry-all.

Easy-To-Make Apron From Sugar Bags, H M. Gloster

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

SUGAR BAGS may be made into attractive and useful garden aprons.

Scraps saved from summer dressmaking often come in useful for trimmings, straps, bands and so on.

Cleaning Lace, G Liddlelow

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

"FARM AND HOME" readers who have read Mrs. Glaskell's novel "Cranford" will recall the delightful account of the lace washing episode.

While it is not the general practice today to wash lace in milk this method has much to commend it.

Using Cake Mixes, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

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

Manufacturers are continually striving to lighten the burden of home makers.

Recognising the importance of cooking in the housewife's scheme of things, flour manufacturers, in their effort to cut down on time spent on cake-baking, have evolved a variety of cake and pastry recipes ready mixed and packaged for sale to the public.

What Do Readers Really Want?, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

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

THE Farm and Home section of the Journal of Agriculture has, for some years, provided articles aimed at helping or informing the farm housewife, concentrating on recipes, dressmaking and handicrafts.

In fact, what we want to know is: what do readers want?