Works in this collection were published by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia.
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Planning to grow vegetables commercially
John Burt and Peter Gartrell
This Bulletin was developed by Department of Agriculture in recognition of the increasing complexity and competitiveness in establishing a commercial vegetable enterprise. The information in this Bulletin will provide you with a useful guide to assess your likelihood of succeeding in vegetable production.
Vegetable production ... Read more
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The chickpea book : a technical guide to chickpea production
Stephen Loss, Neil Brandon, and K H M. Siddique
The area of chickpea production in Australia has expanded rapidly in recent years especially in south-western Australia. This has been partly brought about by the keen interest of farmers and a concerted research effort and industry development by Agriculture Western Australia, The Centre for Legumes ... Read more
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Western Australia soil acidity research and development update 1998 : time to lime
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
Recent yield responses by canola where lime has been applied to acidic soils are very encouraging. Two sites have shown that the yield increase in canola after lime was applied in the previous year would have easily paid for the total cost of purchase, transport ... Read more
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A guide to mechanical Range Regeneration
J. Addison
The main objective of this Bulletin is to describe mechanical methods of promoting rangeland regeneration and how to determine which is the most appropriate to use on any particular site. Mechanical regeneration methods are not 'quick fix' but may be used to advantage in some ... Read more
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Beekeeping In Western Australia
Lee Allan and Robert J. G. Manning Dr
This Bulletin provides background information for those wishing to learn to keep bees or learn about beekeeping in Western Australia.
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Western Australia soil acidity research and development update 1997 : time to lime
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
There is a lot of lime being spread in Western Australia – or is there?
In fact, the Australian Bureau of Statistics agricultural census paints a picture showing that we are still far short of the amount of lime that should be getting on to ... Read more
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Plant propagation from cuttings
Aileen Reid
Description on the selection, treatment, disease control and environmental conditions of plant material from which cuttings are taken.
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Registered cultivars of subterranean clover : their characteristics, origin and identification
W. J. Collins, Phil G. Nichols, M J. Barbetti, and Co-operative Research Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture (Australia)
This Bulletin updates Bulletin No. 4083, which was written in 1984. Since tat time 11 new subterranean clover cultivars have been released, making a total of 33. This Bulletin is largely applicable across all subterranean clover areas of Australia. However specific mention is made in ... Read more
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Honeybee pollination, technical data for potential honey-bee pollinated crops and orchards in Western Australia
Robert J. G. Manning Dr
The future of pollination of crops by beekeepers in Western Australia is encouraging. The number of crops that can be pollinated are on the increase and in the fruit sector, new varieties are being planted and established crops are being expanded.The use of honeybees in ... Read more
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Productive pastures pay - a manual on pasture establishment and management for the above 700 mm rainfall zone
P T. Arkell
This manual on pasture establishment andmanagement is designed to help farmers grow productive pastures. It deals with annual and perennial pastures on dryland and irrigated farms in the above 700 mm rainfall zone and may be used by individual farmers or discussion groups. Input from ... Read more
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The Barley book
Kevin Young, Grains Research and Development Corporation, and Grain Pool of Western Australia
The Grain Pool of Western Australia isproud to join the Grains Research and Development Corporation as co-sponsor of the first comprehensive book on barley production and management published in Australia.The book will be an invaluable aid tobarley growers, giving them the latest facts on barley ... Read more
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Apple harvest maturity indices of retail quality
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
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Goats - nutrition and feeding
Andrew C. Dunlop
The nutritional needs of goats are similar to those of sheep. They both require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals and water to survive and be productive. For optimum performance these nutrients should be supplied constantly and in relatively fixed proportions. An excess of protein, vitamins or ... Read more
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Pink Lady & Sundowner apples
A. G. Mackay, G. L. Godley, J E L Cripps, Eleanor Melvin-Carter, J G. Paterson, and P. Wood
This bulletin summaries for all Australian growers the present technical information concerning Pink Lady and Sundowner
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Brood diseases of bee
G. L. Griffiths and Lee Allan
American foul brood (AFB) also know as American brood disease (ABD) is an infectious disease of honey bees cause by bacteria, Bacillus larvae. This bacteria forms spores which will survive many years in the environment and the bee larvae become infected by swallowing the spores ... Read more
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Honeybee pollination of crops
Lee Allan, V. Kesvan, G. Kleinschmidt, and P. Anning
Pollination of horticultural and agricultural crops is being recognised throughout Australia by quality growers who wish to improve crop quality and quantity, to increase their returns from produce sold on local and export markets. Some growers are able to target specific high value markets using ... Read more
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Managing for stubble retention
Linda Leonard
One of the objectives of sustainable farming systems is to retain as much cover on the soil as possible – this helps to maintain soil structure and protects the soil from erosion.
Improving productivity, maintaining soil structure, and stabilising fragile soils are some of the ... Read more
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Soils of the Northam Advisory District. Volume 3. The Darling Range and West Kokeby zones
Ian Fulton and Neil Clifton Lantzke
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 ... Read more
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An introduction to the soils of the Merredin advisory district
T C. Stoneman and National Soil Conservation Program (Australia)
With descriptions, illustrations and notes on nine common soils.
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Coastal rehabilitation manual
Veronica P M Oma, D M. Clayton, J. B. Broun, and C D M. Keating
Provides an overview of the coastal environment to ensure that the natural environment and coastal processes are considered properly. Describes how to develop a successful coastal rehabilitation strategy and detail rehabilitation techniques applicable to Western Australia. Lists sources of further advice and information.
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Description and key to the identification of grasses in South-Western Australia
J G. Paterson
The grasses comprise one of the world's largest families of flowering plants, with about 670 groups or genera containing over 9000 individual types or species distributed throughout the world. Over 130 groups have been recorded in Western Australia but probable that the list is far ... Read more
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Monitoring and managing soil acidity
Fionnuala Frost, Extension Officer, Northam
This Bulletin provides information on how to identify acid soils and remedy the problem of excessive acidity. Material in this handbook is suitable for broadscale agricultural systems, and perennial and permanent pastures in the medium and higher rainfall areas of the State.
Acidity of both ... Read more
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Sheep and cattle disorders reported at abattoirs
Michael Paton Dr
Meat inspectors at abattoirs record a lot of information about diseases and disorders of sheep and cattle. This information is mentioned briefly in stock health reports that are sent to producers who consign animals to Robb Jetty or E.G. Green abattoirs.
Department of Agriculture veterinarians ... Read more
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Soils of the Northam Advisory District. Volume 1. The zone of ancient drainage
Neil Clifton Lantzke
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 ... Read more
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Soils of the Northam Advisory District. Volume 2. The zone of rejuvenated drainage
Neil Clifton Lantzke
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 ... Read more
