Publication Date
1979
DPIRD Collections
Grains and field crops
Series Number
44
Abstract
The agricultural potential of the Forrestania area appears at least equal to that of much of the settled eastern wheatbelt. The scrubplain soils of the Forrestania area have an average yield potential of at least 1 000 kg/ha wheat and carrying capacity of 1.8 to 3.7 sheep per hectare on improved pastures. The use of clover ley rotations would maintain these levels of potential yield. Partial crop failures caused by adverse seasonal conditions could be expected 10 years in every 100.
Keywords
Cereals, Production possibilities, Water supply, Pastures, Western Australia, Land capability, Forrestania (WA)
Disciplines
Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Hydrology
Recommended Citation
McDowell, T E,
Mason, M G,
Gartrell, J W,
Toms, W J,
and
Laing, I A.
(1979), Cereal, pasture legume and water supply prospects at Forrestania : results of experimental work east of Hyden, Western Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Technical Bulletin 44.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/tech_bull/56
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