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Publication Date
1993
Series Number
4257
Abstract
This manual describes the soils of the Department of Agriculture's Northam advisory district. Information is provided on the characteristics of each soil, its capability is discussed and yield estimates for the major land uses are given.
Designed for use by farmers and Department of Agriculture staff, the manual’s primary aims are to:
- Assist with the identification of the advisory district’s soils types
- Match land use with soil quality
- Improve farm productivity and efficiency
- Reduce the incidence of land degradation
Number of Pages
140
ISSN
0729-0012
Keywords
Darling Range region (WA), West Kokeby region (WA), Soil types, Western Australia, Soil classification, Land use
Disciplines
Agriculture | Earth Sciences | Environmental Sciences | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Soil Science
Recommended Citation
Fulton, I,
and
Lantzke, N C.
(1993), Soils of the Northam Advisory District. Volume 3. The Darling Range and West Kokeby zones. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4257.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/28
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