A review of agriculture on the Esperance Downs

Authors

J L. Shier
T. C. DunneFollow
E. N. FitzpatrickFollow

Keywords

Agriculture, Esperance region (W.A.), Western Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Soil Science | Sustainability

First Page Number

66

Last Page Number

80

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Esperance is approaching a period of rapid development based on the results of research at Esperance Downs Research Station and on farmers' properties in the area.

This article reviews the soils, vegetation, climate, agricultural development and development costs of the area.

Recommended Citation

Shier, J L.; Dunne, T. C.; and Fitzpatrick, E. N. (1963) "A review of agriculture on the Esperance Downs," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 4: No. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol4/iss2/2