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What is soil organic carbon?

28 October 2013

Soil organic carbon is a measureable component of soil organic matter.

Sheep in a dry, dusty paddock

Supplementary feeding and feed budgeting for sheep

27 November 2013

Supplementary feeding of sheep, with grain, hay or silage is necessary when pastures or stubbles are deficient in energy and protein.

Black house spide in its web, eating a chafer

Common neighbourhood spiders

11 December 2013

There are many hundreds of species of spiders in Australia which play a beneficial role in our environment by eating insect pests.

Scion and rootstock diameters need to be as close as possible for a successful graft

Propagating mangoes

3 December 2013

Establishing a healthy, productive orchard requires planning and preparation.

European wasp on Coke can

How to identify European wasps

12 November 2013

European wasps are declared pests in Western Australia and must be reported. Learn about European wasp distinguishing features and behaviours.

Sheep grazing green pastures in warm times of the year may be at risk of haemonchosis.

Barber's pole worm in sheep

2 December 2013

Barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a potentially harmful roundworm parasite of sheep which can cause a disease called haemonchosis.

Sketch of cereal stages seedling development as described by Zadoks growth stages

Zadoks growth scale

3 December 2013

Zadoks growth scale is a a 0-99 scale of development that is recognised internationally for research, advisory work and farm practice, particularly to time the application of chemicals and fertilis

Established Lucerne stand

Lucerne - the plant and its establishment

5 August 2014

Lucerne or alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a deep-rooted, temperate, perennial pasture legume which is well adapted to mixed farming systems in southern Western Australia.

Summer fallow spray

Herbicides

18 January 2011

Herbicides play a vital role in integrated weed management programs.

Brown spot lesions affecting lupin leaves

Lupin foliar diseases: diagnosis and management

13 December 2012

This page describes symptoms and management of the major fungal and viral diseases affecting lupin foliage, stems and pods.

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