Superphosphate boosts irrigated lucerne yields

Authors

Department of Agriculture, Western Australia

Keywords

Superphosphates, Lucerne, Yields

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Plant Biology

First Page Number

122

Last Page Number

123

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

The deep loams of the Darling Scarp produce successful lucerne stands and Hunter River lucerne can remain productive for 10 years or more with sound cutting management.

The value of irrigation is shown clearly in demonstrations where irrigated crops may yield 45 per cent, more fodder during the five dry and hot months of the year.

This trial was done to demonstrate the possibility of increasing production still further with additional superphosphate.

Erratum

Found in previous article. Dust storms cause yield losses Department of Agriculture, Western Australia Vol 13 No 4 Page No 121

Recommended Citation

Department of Agriculture, Western Australia (1972) "Superphosphate boosts irrigated lucerne yields," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 13: No. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol13/iss4/5