Whole-farm planning : success at Wilgi Creek

Authors

Kevin Shanhun

Keywords

Farm planning, Agroforestry, Western Australia, Mount Barker (W.A.)

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Forest Management | Hydrology | Mechanical Engineering

First Page Number

105

Last Page Number

108

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Ian and Bev Lynch own Wilgi Creek, a 376 ha mixed farming property at West Mount Barker in the 700 mm rainfall zone. In 1983, they started a whole-farm plan to overcome the problems of declining production caused by waterlogging (their biggest problem), salinity and deterioration of the remnant native vegetation. Today, their property is an example of a successful, wholefarm land conservation plan based on agroforestry, timber production, water harvesting and improved pastures.

Recommended Citation

Shanhun, Kevin (1991) "Whole-farm planning : success at Wilgi Creek," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 32: No. 3, Article 7.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol32/iss3/7