Works in this collection were published by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia. The DAFWA library is gradually scanning and adding electronic copies to this collection, starting with the more recent material. However, reader requests to have electronic copies added will receive priority. Requests may be emailed to the DAFWA Library
For further information go to our department's website.
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Plant propagation from cuttings
Aileen Reid
Description on the selection, treatment, disease control and environmental conditions of plant material from which cuttings are taken.
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Registered cultivars of subterranean clover : their characteristics, origin and identification
W. J. Collins, Phil G. Nichols, M J. Barbetti, and Co-operative Research Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture (Australia)
This Bulletin updates Bulletin No. 4083, which was written in 1984. Since tat time 11 new subterranean clover cultivars have been released, making a total of 33. This Bulletin is largely applicable across all subterranean clover areas of Australia. However specific mention is made in ... Read more
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Honeybee pollination, technical data for potential honey-bee pollinated crops and orchards in Western Australia
Robert J. G. Manning Dr
The future of pollination of crops by beekeepers in Western Australia is encouraging. The number of crops that can be pollinated are on the increase and in the fruit sector, new varieties are being planted and established crops are being expanded.The use of honeybees in ... Read more
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Productive pastures pay - a manual on pasture establishment and management for the above 700 mm rainfall zone
P T. Arkell
This manual on pasture establishment andmanagement is designed to help farmers grow productive pastures. It deals with annual and perennial pastures on dryland and irrigated farms in the above 700 mm rainfall zone and may be used by individual farmers or discussion groups. Input from ... Read more
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The Barley book
Kevin Young, Grains Research and Development Corporation, and Grain Pool of Western Australia
The Grain Pool of Western Australia isproud to join the Grains Research and Development Corporation as co-sponsor of the first comprehensive book on barley production and management published in Australia.The book will be an invaluable aid tobarley growers, giving them the latest facts on barley ... Read more
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Apple harvest maturity indices of retail quality
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
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Goats - nutrition and feeding
Andrew C. Dunlop
The nutritional needs of goats are similar to those of sheep. They both require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals and water to survive and be productive. For optimum performance these nutrients should be supplied constantly and in relatively fixed proportions. An excess of protein, vitamins or ... Read more
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Pink Lady & Sundowner apples
A. G. Mackay, G. L. Godley, J E L Cripps, Eleanor Melvin-Carter, J G. Paterson, and P. Wood
This bulletin summaries for all Australian growers the present technical information concerning Pink Lady and Sundowner
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Brood diseases of bee
G. L. Griffiths and Lee Allan
American foul brood (AFB) also know as American brood disease (ABD) is an infectious disease of honey bees cause by bacteria, Bacillus larvae. This bacteria forms spores which will survive many years in the environment and the bee larvae become infected by swallowing the spores ... Read more
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Honeybee pollination of crops
Lee Allan, V. Kesvan, G. Kleinschmidt, and P. Anning
Pollination of horticultural and agricultural crops is being recognised throughout Australia by quality growers who wish to improve crop quality and quantity, to increase their returns from produce sold on local and export markets. Some growers are able to target specific high value markets using ... Read more
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Managing for stubble retention
Linda Leonard
One of the objectives of sustainable farming systems is to retain as much cover on the soil as possible – this helps to maintain soil structure and protects the soil from erosion.
Improving productivity, maintaining soil structure, and stabilising fragile soils are some of the ... Read more
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Soils of the Northam Advisory District. Volume 3. The Darling Range and West Kokeby zones
Ian Fulton and Neil Clifton Lantzke
This manual describes the soils of the Department of Agriculture's Northam advisory district. Information is provided on the characteristics of each soil, its capability is discussed and yield estimates for the major land uses are given.
Designed for use by farmers and Department of Agriculture ... Read more
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An introduction to the soils of the Merredin advisory district
T C. Stoneman and National Soil Conservation Program (Australia)
With descriptions, illustrations and notes on nine common soils.
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Coastal rehabilitation manual
Veronica P M Oma, D M. Clayton, J. B. Broun, and C D M. Keating
Provides an overview of the coastal environment to ensure that the natural environment and coastal processes are considered properly. Describes how to develop a successful coastal rehabilitation strategy and detail rehabilitation techniques applicable to Western Australia. Lists sources of further advice and information.
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Description and key to the identification of grasses in South-Western Australia
J G. Paterson
The grasses comprise one of the world's largest families of flowering plants, with about 670 groups or genera containing over 9000 individual types or species distributed throughout the world. Over 130 groups have been recorded in Western Australia but probable that the list is far ... Read more
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Monitoring and managing soil acidity
Fionnuala Frost, Extension Officer, Northam
This Bulletin provides information on how to identify acid soils and remedy the problem of excessive acidity. Material in this handbook is suitable for broadscale agricultural systems, and perennial and permanent pastures in the medium and higher rainfall areas of the State.
Acidity of both ... Read more
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Sheep and cattle disorders reported at abattoirs
Michael Paton Dr
Meat inspectors at abattoirs record a lot of information about diseases and disorders of sheep and cattle. This information is mentioned briefly in stock health reports that are sent to producers who consign animals to Robb Jetty or E.G. Green abattoirs.
Department of Agriculture veterinarians ... Read more
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Soils of the Northam Advisory District. Volume 1. The zone of ancient drainage
Neil Clifton Lantzke
This manual describes the soils of the Department of Agriculture's Northam advisory district. Information is provided on the characteristics of each soil, its capability is discussed and yield estimates for the major land uses are given.
Designed for use by farmers and Department of Agriculture ... Read more
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Soils of the Northam Advisory District. Volume 2. The zone of rejuvenated drainage
Neil Clifton Lantzke
This manual describes the soils of the Department of Agriculture's Northam advisory district. Information is provided on the characteristics of each soil, its capability is discussed and yield estimates for the major land uses are given.
Designed for use by farmers and Department of Agriculture ... Read more
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An introduction to the soils of the Katanning advisory district
T C. Stoneman and National Soil Conservation Program (Australia)
With descriptions, illustrations and notes on eight common soils.
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An introduction to the soils of the Narrogin advisory district
T C. Stoneman, Department of Agriculture and Food, and National Soil Conservation Program (Australia)
Descriptions, illustrations and notes on eight common soils / compiled by T.C. Stoneman.
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Revegetation guide to the central wheatbelt
E C. Lefroy; R J. Hobbs; L J. Atkins; Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia; and CSIRO, Division of Wildlife and Ecology
The rapid development of the central wheatbelt for agriculture over the past century has produced a productive farming landscape, but one which is increasingly subject to degradation. Erosion, salinization, declining soil structure, waterlogging and acidification are all symptoms of this degradation and causes of lost ... Read more
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Selecting and developing reliable bore sites in the eastern wheatbelt
Richard George
In the Western Australian wheatbelt, groundwater supplies contribute about 40 per cent of the on-farm livestock requirements and occasionally domestic water supply systems. The first part of this Bulletin comments on sites suitable for both high yielding bores and also those which yield water suitable ... Read more
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A guide to barbed wire fence construction for range cattle control
J S. Addison
The sub-division of pastoral leases with fences promotes better control of the grazing animal, reduces mustering costs, and simplifies the imposition of management strategies designed to lift the productivity of pastures and stock.
However, fencing represents a considerable capital investment and a commitment to fence ... Read more
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An introduction to the soils of the Albany advisory district
T C. Stoneman and National Soil Conservation Program (Australia)
With description, illustrations and notes on eight common soils.