The effects of tillage implements on cereal yields

Authors

H M. FisherFollow

Keywords

Cereals, Yields, Cultivation Implements, Western Australia

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Applied Mechanics | Weed Science

First Page Number

524

Last Page Number

537

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Careful soil preparation is essential for cereal crops grown without fallow on clover ley land.

Crops give better yields where the land is broken up with a mouldboard or disc plough rather than a scarifier or similar machine.

The implements differ appreciably in their capacity to control weed growth and this is largely responsible for variations in cereal yields. "Takeall" disease is reduced by efficient weed control.

Recommended Citation

Fisher, H M. (1962) "The effects of tillage implements on cereal yields," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 3: No. 7, Article 11.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol3/iss7/11