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Ecological Sustainability For Pastoral Management, Hugh Pringle, Ken Tinley
Ecological Sustainability For Pastoral Management, Hugh Pringle, Ken Tinley
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Pastoralists and rangeland bureaucracies are now required to operate within the limits of ecological sustainability. However, while the concept of ecological sustainability has been enshrined in law and policy at State and Commonwealth levels in Australia, there has been little translation into pastoral management objectives. The introduction of the 'EMU (Ecosystem Management Unit) process', as an equal partnership between ecologists and pastoralists, promises to bring pastoralists into close dialogue with the landscapes they manage on their stations, and to acknowledge and manage for values other than pasture production. In doing so, pastoralists are likely to increase production, reduce costs, and …
Communications Embracing New Technologies, Peter Watt, Tony Kubicki
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
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.
Land Use Planning For Agriculture And Sustainable Rural Development, Ian Kininmonth, Andrew Bathgate, Ross George, Dennis Van Gool
Land Use Planning For Agriculture And Sustainable Rural Development, Ian Kininmonth, Andrew Bathgate, Ross George, Dennis Van Gool
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
An important goel for agriculture will be to achieve sustainable land use patterns and management systems.
Land use planning has a role to play in helping agticulture achieve this goal. Ian Kininmouth, Andrew Bathgate, Ross George and Dennis Van Gool discuss the directions land use planning could follow.
Ribbons Of Blue, Martin Revell, Thelma Crook
Ribbons Of Blue, Martin Revell, Thelma Crook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Ribbons of Blue is a water quality awareness program that involves schools and community groups in monitering local water bodies.
The concept originated in the Environmental Policy Planning section of the Office of Premier and Cabinet, in 1989. Martin Revell and Thelma cook outline the scope of the program and highlight some major achievements.
Farm And Station Stay : An Alternative Industry, Not A Hobby!, Garry Palmer
Farm And Station Stay : An Alternative Industry, Not A Hobby!, Garry Palmer
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
When product prices are low, or after bad seasons, it is tempting to look for a fix. But farm and station tourism is not that short-term fix. Before going into such ventures, landholders need to examine all other alternatives that might be available on their properties. GARRY PALMER'S advice could save a lot of heartache for prospective hosts.
New Chief Executive To Take Agriculture Into The Future, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
New Chief Executive To Take Agriculture Into The Future, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The appointment of Graeme Robertson as Chief Executive Officer of the Government agencies involved in agriculture is a milestone in the delivery of services to the agricultural sector in Western Australia
European Wasps : Eradicating An Unwanted Pest, Marc Widmer, John Van Schagen
European Wasps : Eradicating An Unwanted Pest, Marc Widmer, John Van Schagen
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
European wasps were first found in Western Australis in 1977. Mark Widmer and John van Schagen outline the pest's life history and control progeams which are in place.
Research : Co-Operation Is The New Style, John Hamblin, Ian Maling
Research : Co-Operation Is The New Style, John Hamblin, Ian Maling
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Co-operative Research Centres, or CRCs as they are known, are a new trend in agricultural research. Instead of organisations such as Departments of Agriculture or universities pursuing their own individual research projects, sometimes in competition or covering similar fields, the idea is to combine talents and expertise. CRCs were a Federal Government initiative launched in 1990, and the Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture was the first involving agriculture in Western Australia.
100 Years : The Journal Of Agriculture, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
100 Years : The Journal Of Agriculture, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The Journal of the Bureau of Agriculture made its debut on 3 April 1894 and over the intervening century has been published in a variety of styles, reflecting the fashions of the day ,and personal preferences of individual editors .
A brief history of the 'Journal of Agriculture'. WA
Clearing The Air, Mike Carroll
Clearing The Air, Mike Carroll
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
This edition of the Western Australian Journal of Agriculture contains an exchange of letters between 20 farmers and myself, prompted by the article by Ross Kingwell in the last issue of the Journal (Volume 34, No. 4, 1993).
The article was entitled 'Agriculture's Economic Performance', and dealt with some of the economic forces in agriculture, including the terms of trade, productivity growth and the growth of exports. However, it is evident from the following letter and from other comments that the worthwhile content of the article was negated by some unfortunate phrasing, and a too compressed treatment of a complex …
100 Years Of Advancing Agriculture, Peter Watt
100 Years Of Advancing Agriculture, Peter Watt
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
As the Department of Agriculture's centenary year draws to a close, we look back at the pioneering agriculture of 100 years ago and those things that shaped our forerunner, the fledgling Bureau of Agriculture.
Do Farmers Really Want To Eradicate Sheep Lice?, Chris Hawkins
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.
Agriculture's Economic Performance, Ross Kingwell
Agriculture's Economic Performance, Ross Kingwell
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Changes within and outside of agriculture have affected the nature and econoicperforrmance of the industry. Some clear trends have emerged and they are discussed here.
As Australian economy grows and increasingly diversifies, agriculture will become a less important sector.
However, as long as agriculture fulfils its economic role, it will support and promote economic development elsewhere in the country.
Rural Depopulation In Western Australia, Ross Kingwell
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.
Changes In The Western Australian Dairy Farm Industry, Ross Kingwell, Graham Annan
Changes In The Western Australian Dairy Farm Industry, Ross Kingwell, Graham Annan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Over the past decade, the number of dairy cows and the number of producers in the Western Australian dairy industry have steadily declined. The industry still relies heavily on market milk quotas for its profits, but recent export contracts have boosted profits from manufacturing milk production.
Market milk quotas remain unevenly distributed across the dairy regions and amongst quotaholders, although the regional distribution of quotas is changing.
What Do Foxes Do At Night?, Peter Mawson, John Long
What Do Foxes Do At Night?, Peter Mawson, John Long
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Foxes are often labelled as ruthless killers of lambs, kid goats and poultry. However, studies of the incidence of predation on lambs and kids have shown that foxes generally kill less than 3 per cent of lambs and 3 to 5 per cent of kids,
Are foxes, therefore, killers of lambs and kid goats, or just timid scavengers?
This article provides an insight into the behaviour of foxes in lambing and kidding paddocks at the Department of Agriculture's Avondale Research Station, Beverley, and near Moora, during 1987 and 1988.
Unique Co-Operative Landcare Venture In The Avon Catchment, Darrel Brewin, John Collett
Unique Co-Operative Landcare Venture In The Avon Catchment, Darrel Brewin, John Collett
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The Avon catchment is bustling with landcare activity generated by a unique co-operative venture between farmers, the Department of Agriculture, the National Soil Conservation Program and Alcoa of Australia Ltd. The Avon Catchment Landcare Program was initiated by the Department of Agriculture and Alcoa, in support of the national Decade ofLandcare. The program provides financial, human and technical resources to undertake catchment and farm planning and demonstrations of rehabilitation techniques that tackle soil and water degradation problems. We know that without specially planned landcare programs and substantial changes in land management, land degradation will continue and further losses of agricultural …
Land Capability And Land Use In The Leeuwin-Naturaliste Region, Peter John Tille, Neil Lantzke
Land Capability And Land Use In The Leeuwin-Naturaliste Region, Peter John Tille, Neil Lantzke
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The Leeuwin-Naturaliste region is one of Western Australia's most beautiful areas. Located in the far south-west corner of the State, it is a popular scenis and tourist spot, as well as supporting grazing, horticultureal and viticultural enterprises.
Outside of perth the region is the most popular tourist destination in the state. It is also responsible for about a quarter of the State's milk production, and 15 percent of the state's potato production and a quarter of the State's wine grapes.
Many new agricultural enterprises have opened up in the past 15 years, and the population has increased by almost 40 …
The Rural Innovation Centre Helps People With Ideas, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
The Rural Innovation Centre Helps People With Ideas, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
No abstract provided.
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.
Prive Life Of The Wild Pig, K Masters
Prive Life Of The Wild Pig, K Masters
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
No abstract provided.
Avondale Research Station : Representing 150 Years Of Western Australian Farming, D A C Johnson
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
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.
How Efficient Are Seeding Operations : Kondinin Work Study, E J. Roberts, C. R. Lester, J. E. Young
How Efficient Are Seeding Operations : Kondinin Work Study, E J. Roberts, C. R. Lester, J. E. Young
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The efficiency of machinery and labour during seeding operations was studied in 1977 by the Kondinin and Districts Farm Improvement Group and the Department of Agriculture. The aim was to find what influenced efficiency during cropping.
Time spent on activities during the working day was measured, and it was found that repairs, maintenance, meals and other incidental jobs considerably reduced the time spent driving the tractor.
Each farmer participating in the study was given the results of his own farm compared to the group, indicating tasks most needing improvement.
The Comprehensive Water Supply Scheme, K J. Kelsall
The Comprehensive Water Supply Scheme, K J. Kelsall
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The Comprehensive Water Supply Scheme has been a great boon to the agricultural area, and it has received strong support from all political parties. The Scheme has been responsible for increased prosperity of country towns, the decentralisation of industry, and general improvements in the standard of living.
This is a look at the development of the Scheme.
Native Plants : Water Savers In The Garden, K S. Cole
Native Plants : Water Savers In The Garden, K S. Cole
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The climate of Western Australia may be one of the best in the world for people but it is a difficult one for many of our imported, and common garden plants. as a consequence, some 70 per cent of our summer water usage is for gardens and lawns.
This is not the sort of statistic that we should accept easily or happily.
There is a solution to this problem: a new approach to home gardening is required.
The new garden is based on W. A.'s own colourful native plants, which are adapted to mild winters, hot dey summers and poor …
P.W.D. Supplementary Public Water Supply Schemes, J E. Davis
P.W.D. Supplementary Public Water Supply Schemes, J E. Davis
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Shallow wells and soaks with very limited yields were the principal water sources for the early settlers.
Hundreds of such wells were constructed by the Public Works Department in remote areas.
In the early 1930s major development of water supplies from rock catchments was begun in the central wheatbelt.
After the war, larger and more effective earth moving equipment became available. The Public Works Department rehabilitated many old excavated dams as well as constructing new ones.
Roaded catchments were also developed during this post-war period. many farmers took advantage of Public Works Department technical advise and hired a P.W.D. grader …
Skeleton Weed : The 1974 Narembeen Campaign, C R. Chambers
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.
Agriculture And Pollution In Western Australia. Part 1. Background, C V. Malcolm
Agriculture And Pollution In Western Australia. Part 1. Background, C V. Malcolm
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
For centuries there has been awareness of pollution but it has received dramatic publicity in recent years.
In Western Australia, provisions for its control are written into the Health Act and many other Acts besides the Environmental Protection Act of 1971.
A number of factors have acted worldwide and locally to increase awareness and concern about pollution, and to justify careful examination of the problems it causes.