Publication Date
6-2024
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth
Abstract
- In May, over 9% (1,410,000 ha) of the arable farmland in the south-west of Western Australia had less than 50% vegetative groundcover, which is inadequate to prevent wind erosion.
- Northern grainbelt had the highest risk of wind erosion and over 26% of this farmland had inadequate groundcover, predominantly found on landscapes known for sandy soils.
- About 1.3% (208,900 ha) of arable land had a high to very high risk of wind erosion because groundcover was less than 30%. Half of this land was in the West Midlands Ag Soil Zone.
Number of Pages
7
Keywords
wind erosion, dryland agriculture, groundcover, satellite imagery, grainbelt, Western Australia
Disciplines
Agriculture | Environmental Monitoring | Natural Resources and Conservation | Remote Sensing | Sustainability
Recommended Citation
Laycock J (2024) Agricultural groundcover update May 2024, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australian Government.
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