Farming without fallow

Authors

H M. FisherFollow

Keywords

Cropping systems, Fallow systems, Wheat, Pastures, Crop yield, Western Australia

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Plant Pathology | Soil Science

First Page Number

172

Last Page Number

184

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

UNDER the more intensive cropping rotations common in the early development of the cereal areas of Western Australia bare fallowing was a basic technique in cereal production.

By ploughing the land in July or August and keeping it bare of vegetation for nine or ten months, either by grazing or cultivation, a substantial beneficial effect on the subsequent crop could be expected.

Recommended Citation

Fisher, H M. (1962) "Farming without fallow," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 3: No. 3, Article 2.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol3/iss3/2