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Catchment Water Management: Guidelines for those considering drainage for waterlogging and salinity management
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia; Water and Rivers Commission; and State Salinity Council
Landholder groups and government agencies are continuing to develop "best drainage practice" guidelines and these will increase our knowledge of drainage, and deep drainage in particular, as a management tool. The brochure does not provide all the answers, but is intended to provide some basic ... Read more
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Bulletin No 4315 - Western Australia's Agricultural, Food & Fisheries industries 1999 - 2000
Besko Trhuij and Francis D'Emden
Fifth Edition (revised and updated) December 2000.
Western Australia’s agriculture and fisheries industries have an international reputation for providing premium quality food and fibre produce to customers around the world.
The State of Western Australia is setting the international quality standard in the production of ... Read more
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Bulletin 4369 - Ord River Irrigation Area - Kununurra Western Australia
Agriculture Western Australia
The Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA) in the Kimberley Province of Western Australia is the product of a bold and imaginative plan to develop part of the nation's tropical north for intensive agriculture by harnessing the waters of the Ord River. The principal features of ... Read more
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Bulletin 4387 - Women in agriculture in Western Australia 1999
Agriculture Western Australia
WESTERN Australian women in agriculture contribute huge economic, social and community benefits to industry, to the rural sector, and to the State overall. That this contribution is not fully acknowledged, is perhaps due to the lack of clear data; many economic or social measures do ... Read more
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Bulletin 4357 - Fertilisers for pastures on sandy soils of the Swan Coastal Plain
K. W. Angell
When newly cleared for agriculture, the sandy soils of the Swan Coastal Plain were acutely deficient in phosphorus (P), nitrogen (N), and the trace elements copper ( Cu) and zinc (Zn) and sometimes molybdenum (Mo). Phosphorus deficiency was overcome by applying single superphosphate. Trace element ... 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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Bulletin 4359 - Soils of the Swan Coastal Plain
Mike Bolland
Almost all the soils of the Swan coastal plain are formed by material deposited by sea, rivers and wind. The Yilgarn Block, east and south of the Scarp bordering the Swan Coastal Plain (Fig. 1), rose about 40 to 50 million years ago. This caused ... Read more
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An assessment of the efficacy of deep drains constructed in the wheatbelt of Western Australia Part 1 A discussion on drainage implmentation in the wheatbelt : a case study review, summary, conclusions and recommendations
N A. Coles, Richard J. George Dr, and A D. Bathgate
Australia has undertaken a strategic review of current and historical deep drainage projects. A 'rapid appraisal' methodology was utilised, based principally on existing hydrological investigations and interpretation and anecdotal evidence provided by landholders to clarify the role of drainage in managing water in dry land ... Read more
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Bulletin 4396 - Byenup Hill Focus Catchment Benefit: Cost analysis
Allan Herbert
The main text of this document concentrates on the costs of the proposed strategies, and the on-farm financial benefits from forecast production changes - in particular the production differences between the 'do nothing' and 'with strategy' scenarios.
Members of the catchment group indicated however that ... Read more
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Native Vegetation Handbook for the Shire of Kondinin
Bec Ryan
This booklet provides land managers with information relating to the natural resources of the Shire of Kondinin, 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 that ... Read more
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Native Vegetation Handbook for the Shire of Kulin
Bec Ryan
This handbook provides land managers with information relating to the natural resources of the Shire of Kulin, 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 that ... Read more
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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).
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An inventory and condition survey of the Murchison River catchment, Western Australia
Peter James Curry, A L. Payne, K A. Leighton, P Hennig, and D A. Blood
The inventory and condition survey of the Murchison River catchment and surrounds, undertaken by the Department of Agriculture between 1985 and 1988, describes and maps the natural resources of the region’s pastoral leasehold land. This survey report provides a baseline record of the existence and ... Read more
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Bulletin 4279 - Streamlining - an environmentally sustainable drainage network for the Swan Coastal Plain (Peel-Harvey Catchment)
Garry Heady and Neil Guise
Community Catchment Centre Pinjarra
A network of over 1400 kilometres of drains and modified natural waterways constructed by the Public Works Department criss-crosses the Peel-Harvey catchment. There are also over 3300 kilometres of minor drains and natural waterways in this same region.
The expansion of ... Read more
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Bulletin 4274 - Tree planting on the high rainfall coastal plain
Don Bennett and Richard George
Careful planning can mean the difference between the success or failure of a tree planting program . Healthy , well-e stablished trees stand a better chance of survival, grow faster and are more resistant to insect attack. The need for time-consuming watering in summer is ... 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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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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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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