The soil our basic asset

Authors

J E. Watson, Department of Agriculture

Keywords

Western Australia, Soil conservation, Contour furrows, Soil erosion

Disciplines

Soil Science

First Page Number

88

Last Page Number

95

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Contour furrows increase pasture growth

Good pastures on steep slopes will give profitable returns from grazing, and will also reduce erosion risks. Water needed for pasture growth on such slopes must not be allowed to run off and erode lower slopes. The use of contour furrows is a readily applied erosion control measure which can be very effective in increasing the amount of water held and absorbed on steep slopes.

Recommended Citation

Watson, J E. (1953) "The soil our basic asset," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 2: No. 2, Article 17.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol2/iss2/17