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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

8

Wheat Breeders Seek Desirable Varieties at WA Trials

Field days at Mingenew and Chagas Research Station showcased wheat cultivation methods, fallow and contour ploughing, seed bed prep, and variety testing. Officials outlined early maturing and rust resistant types like Kondut Koorda Fungalla and Wongoondy with trials comparing yield, disease resistance, and baking quality to guide Western Australia’s wheat breeding efforts.

Mingenew Chagas Department of Agriculture Western Australia Willy Country Thimmis Thomas Kanda Tedenbbin Koorda Simgulut Sutton Kondur Acre Fungalla Agneuitare New South Niles Mr. Thomas New South Wales Eureka Merredin Research Station Wongwondy Wongoondy Meil Wongoonly Sydney University Australia Merrefin Comeback Psa

Agricultural tests on ploughing and sub-soiling methods

Farmers discussed ploughing depth and sub-soiling in trials during the current season. Observations noted varied results with no clear superior method. some land showed better yield under certain treatments while others underperformed. Experts expected more data after the forthcoming harvest to guide future land management and crop varieties for light lands on specific wheat types.

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