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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Wheat, Sowing date, Yields, Western Australia
Disciplines
Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Plant Biology
First Page Number
26
Last Page Number
29
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Early sowing of cereal crops is one of the most important management practices through which Western Australian cereal growers can increase yields.
Researchers have long known that in theory early sowing should mean improved growth and water use efficiency - which both contribuite to increased yields. Application of this knowledge has had to await new tillage and herbicide technology, but recent research in the northan and central wheatbelt has now demonstrated the advantages of early sowing in practice. And more exciting yet, there is evidence that yield responses to weed control and applied fertilizers may also be greater in early sown crops.
Nothing comes without some cost, and there are also specific risks associated with early sowing of crops. Management may have to change to allow for these risks, but the benefits may be substantial.
Recommended Citation
Perry, M W.; Anderson, Wal; and Delane, Rob
(1989)
"Early sowing : one key to improved yields of cereal crops,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 30:
No.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol30/iss1/8