Organic wheat : a production guide

Authors

Steven McCoy

Files

Publication Date

1-2002

Series Number

4519

Abstract

Many people believe that organic agriculture systems can only work in high rainfall regions. However, some of Australia’s most successful organic farmers are the experienced organic wheatbelt growers who produce cereal, pulse and oilseed crops in different regions and soil types across the country.

Wheat is the major organic cereal crop grown in Australia - predominantly noodle and breadmaking wheats for export markets.

Farming systems developed by modern organic wheat growers can differ significantly in concept, strategies and techniques from those used by conventional growers. Successful conversion to organic requires careful planning and integration of the whole farming system over several years.

Number of Pages

30

ISSN

1326-415X

Keywords

Organic farming, Plant nutrition, Plant disease control, Farming systems, Fertilizers, Pest control, Wheat, Rotations, Weed control, Certification, Australia

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Soil Science | Weed Science

Recommended Citation

McCoy, S. (2002), Organic wheat : a production guide. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4519.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/144