Works in this collection were published by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia.
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Native Vegetation Handbook for the Shire of Lake Grace
Bec Ryan
This handbook provides land managers with information relating to the natural resources of the Shire of Lake Grace, including the landscape, geology, soils, drainage systems, native flora and fauna. Information about native flora and vegetation has been drawn from a variety of sources, including surveys ... Read more
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Practical hints for the layout and construction of 10,000 m3 circular dams
Terry Babbington and J S. Addison
These notes and illustrations have been compiled to assist earthmovers in the construction of circular excavated earth tank dams, with pipe inlets. Construction techniques tend to evolve over time, so the methods described in this publication will not be definitive, but, they may improve efficiency ... Read more
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Western Australia soil acidity research and development update 1999 : time to lime
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
We all know we have to apply lime as part of our farming systems. This means that a huge amount of lime will be applied to soils which have never had lime applied before.
One of the effects of this is that we can now ... Read more
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Environmental management for animal-based industries : dairy farm effluent
Western Australia Agriculture Western Australia Bunbury Regional Office. and Dairy Industry Nutrient Strategy Working Group (W.A.)
The effluent which collects around dairies and their associated feeding facilities should be regarded as a resource to be retained and used on the farm, rather than a waste product for disposal.
These guidelines aim to assist dairy farmers plan effluent management systems which are ... Read more
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Growing Cabbages in Western Australia
John Burt
Cabbage is the same species (Brassica oleracea capitata) as cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale and kohl rabi. Cabbage is also related to Chinese cabbage,radish, turnips and swedes. These plants are all members of the Brassica or crucifer family and are sometimes referred to as cole ... Read more
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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 Rangeland 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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Bulletin 4328 - Soil testing for vegetable production on the coastal plain
Ian McPharlin and Murray Hegney
Vegetable growers need to use fertiliser efficiently. Under-fertilising can reduce yield, which results in economic losses. Over-fertilising can reduce yield and contribute to nitrogen and phosphorus pollution of ground and surface waters. Concerns have been expressed that fertilisers applied to horticultural crops contribute to the ... Read more
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Bulletin 4332 - Establishing table grapes in the South-West
J. Campbell-Clause, A. Price, and P. Gartrell
This Bulletin provides a starting point for prospective table grape growers and highlights factors to consider before establishing a table grape planting in the southwest of Western Australia. The requirements for establishing wine and table grapes vary considerably, including site selection, water requirements, varieties, management ... Read more
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Bulletin 4333 - Furrow sowing on water repellent soils
Paul Blackwell and Grant Morrow
This Bulletin discusses the benefits that furrow sowing brings to crop growth and production on water repellent sand, based on research and farm observations in Western Australian. By understanding the benefits and risks of several key processes, producers can better evaluate the potential role of ... Read more
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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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Bulletin 4329 - Environmental hazards of farming in Western Australia
Greg Hamilton, Ian Foster, and Philip M. Goulding
This Bulletin is one of a series on crop establishment practices which minimise soil disturbance and improve stubble retention. In partnership with primary producers, Agriculture Western Australia 1s focussed on improved and profitable farming which conserves or improves the quality of the State's soil resources.
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Bulletin No 4315 - Western Australian Agricultural & Fishery exports at a glance...1995/96
Graeme Robertson Dr and P. P. Rogers
Second edition (revised and updated) January 1997.
Western Australia's economic growth and high productivity is based on a well established export-oriented economy that relies heavily on primary production.
Our abundant and diverse range of agricultural and fish products is supported by highly innovative and dynamic ... 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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Bulletin 4307 - Grass control in pastures using herbicides
Alexandra Wallace
This Bulletin discusses three methods for herbicide control of grasses in pastures:
- pasture manipulation, in the early stages of pasture growth;
- spray-topping late in the growing season; and
- hay freezing, late in the growing season.
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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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Bulletin 4270 - Meat quality in beef cattle
Brian McIntyre
Meat quality is the sole concern of the consumer once the product reaches the supermarket shelf. Breeding, feeding or any other factors that may have been important to the beef producer have no influence over the buyer's choice. Meat quality can be divided into two ... Read more
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Bulletin 4278 - How to use wide furrow sowing for improved crop production on water repellent sand
Paul Blackwell, Grant Morrow, and Tony Webster
Wide furrow sowing is a method for successfully establishing crops of lupins or cereals on non-wetting sands, and improving crop establishment on non-repellent sands. The same principles can be used to assist establishment of fodder shrubs and long-term pasture (e.g. tagasaste and Rhodes grass).
