Publication Date

7-1986

Publisher

Department of Agriculture, Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

Kununurra Region

3rd edition

A small experimental farm was first established on the Ord River in 1941. This farm was relocated in 1945 to what is now known as the Frank Wise Institute of Tropical Agriculture.

The first stage of the Irrigation Scheme which included the Diversion dam was completed by 1963 and by 1966, 31 irrigated farms had been established.

In 1967 the second stage was commenced and by 1972 the main dam had been completed.

Cotton was the major crop until 1974. In the wet season of that year 3642 hectares was devoted to cotton. Various crops such as rice, sorghum, sunflower, maize, soybeans, and horticultural crops, have featured prominently on the Ord River Irrigation area since 1974.

Other crops such as the beef industries crops, hay etc were prompted by the live shipment of cattle from Wyndham which commenced in 1978. Cropping for the beef industry has enjoyed a gradual increase since that time.

Number of Pages

68

Keywords

Ord River Irrigation Area, Kununurra, Water, Western Australia, Crops, Soils

Disciplines

Agribusiness | Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Horticulture | Hydrology | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Soil Science | Water Resource Management

Comments

Kununurra Region

3rd Edition

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