Managing for drought
Walker, Peter James1995
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This booklet presents guidelines for managing to minimise the effects of drought, for managing during drought, and what to do when the drought breaks. It also outlines the types and sources of advice and assistance that are available.
Main title:
Managing for drought / by Peter James Walker, NSW Agriculture, New South Wales Department of Conservation and Land Management and Rural Assistance Authority (N.S.W.)
Author:
Imprint:
Sydney Department of Conservation and land Management January 1995
Collation:
40 p. colour illustrations
Series title:
Contents:
What is drought? - Introduction - Perception of drought - Frequency of drought in NSW - Effects of drought - Managing for drought - Planning - Weather forecasting - Decision support systems - Farm planning - Groundcover management - Stocking rate - Fodder conservation - Water conservation - Conservation tillage - Erosion control - Control of feral and native animals - Financial preparation - Managing during drought - Stock management - Irrigating to produce feed - Animal husbandry and diseases - Control of feral and native animals - Managing of cropping country - Emergency soil conservation measures - Financial management - After the drought breaks - Stock management - Land management - Crop establishment - Assistance is available - Drought strategies for production zones - Western rangelands - Mixed farming-grazing and tableland zones - Irrigation farming areas - Coastal (high rainfall) zone - Key publications - Where to get advice
ISBN:
0730598802
Dewey class:
363.3492
Language:
English
BRN:
71037
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Tech Book | 363.3492 MAN | Available |