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Anti-Fertility Plants of the Pacific RC Cambie, AA Brewis Documents information on plants used traditionally for anti-fertility and fertility purposes in the Pacific.

Australian Barleys R.W. Fitzsimmons, C.W. Wrigley This handbook provides a basis for barley variety identification and checking the range of quality factors that can be judged by on-the-spot examination.

Australian Cereal Identification R.W. Fitzsimmons, R.H. Martin, G.L. Roberts, C.W. Wrigley A supplement to Australian Wheat Varieties, this handbook covers 16 Wheat varieties, two tritacles, one barley, and nine oats.

Australian Oat Varieties R.W. Fitzsimmons, G.L. Roberts, C.W. Wrigley This book provides the means of identifying oat varieties so the maximum advantage is obtained from the breeders' efforts.

Australian Soil Fertility Manual FIFA A practical manual explaining the basics of soil-plant relationships and the principles of fertilizer use. Paperback - ISBN:9780643090217 - AU $ 69.95

Australian Wheat Varieties Supplement No.1 R.W. Fitzsimmons, R.H. Martin, C.W. Wrigley This supplement to Australian Wheat Varieties Second Edition assists in identification of 16 additional wheats and eight Australian triticales.

Australian Wheat Varieties R.W. Fitzsimmons, R.H. Martin, C.W. Wrigley A practical description of wheat grain, heads and plants at several growth stages.

The Biochar Solution Albert K Bates What if our agricultural practices could stabilise, or even reverse the effects of climate change? Paperback - ISBN:9780865716773 - AU $ 29.95

The Biofuel Delusion Mario Giampietro, Kozo Mayumi In this definitive exposé, Mario Giampietro and Kozo Mayumi present a theoretical framework and exhaustive evidence for the case against large scale biofuel production from agricultural crops. Hardback - ISBN:9781844076819 - AU $120.00

Caterpillars and Cotton DVD - ISBN:DVDCATERPILLAR - AU $ 60.00

Chemical Spray Book Features 50 duplicate pages for recording chemical spraying on your property. Paperback - ISBN:CHEMICALSPRAY - AU $ 38.50

A Colour Handbook of Diseases of Small Grain Cereal Crops Timothy Murray, David Parry, Nigel Cattlin Contains superb colour photographs accompanied by clear, concise descriptions of diseases with advice on their control. Paperback - ISBN:9781840761047 - AU $ 44.95

The Coming Famine Julian Cribb A strong and positive call to action to address an impending planetary food crisis. Paperback - ISBN:9780643100404 - AU $ 29.95

Common Dung Beetles in Pastures of South-eastern Australia M Tyndale-Biscoe A colourful, useful and easy-to-read account of dung beetles in south-eastern Australia. Paperback - ISBN:9780643050907 - AU $ 54.95

Crop Wild Relatives Danny Hunter, Vernon Heywood Captures the important practical experiences of countries participating in the work of in situ plant conservation. Paperback - ISBN:9781849711791 - AU $ 72.00

Cropping Systems for Sustainable Wheat Production Jennifer Laffan A comprehensive home study guide covering all aspects of wheat production. Paperback - ISBN:9780731305292 - AU $ 36.00

Crops for Industry Simon Meakin Provides readers with with all they need to know about the uses, production and husbandry of a whole range of crops. Paperback - ISBN:9781861269102 - AU $ 60.00

Discovering Vegetables, Herbs and Spices Susanna Lyle An inspiration to people to grow and try new foods, this comprehensive guide to vegetables, herbs and spices explores old favourites as well as many little-known yet exciting food-producing plants. Hardback - ISBN:9780643095564 - AU $ 79.95

Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia Tony Cooke, Denis Persley, Susan House Comprehensive coverage of important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit crops grown in Australia. Hardback - ISBN:9780643069718 - AU $150.00

Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia Denis Persley, Tony Cooke, Susan House Provides a diagnostic guide and a key reference for diseases affecting vegetable crops in Australia. Hardback - ISBN:9780643096387 - AU $150.00

Diseases, Pests and Disorders of Potatoes Stuart Wale, Bud Platt, Nigel Cattlin This handbook provides clear, concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases and disorders, and the pests that commonly prey on potato crops, their distribution and importance, and advice on their control. Hardback - ISBN:9781840760217 - AU $115.00

The Economics of Managing Crop Diversity On-farm Edilegnaw Wale, Adam G Drucker, Kerstin K Zander Assesses a variety of economic issues as they relate to agro-biodiversity in a range of countries. Paperback - ISBN:9781849712224 - AU $ 72.00

Fertiliser Essentials NSW Department of Primary Industries A practical guide to the wise and effective use of fertilisers. Hardback - ISBN:9780731306022 - AU $ 36.00

Food Security, Nutrition and Sustainability Geoffrey Lawrence, Kristen Lyons, Tabatha Wallington Offers critical insights by international scholars, with chapters on global food security, supermarket power, new technologies, and sustainability. Hardback - ISBN:9781844077755 - AU $156.00

Forage Conservation John Moran Provides information on the many aspects of fodder conservation. Paperback - ISBN:9780730664390 - AU $ 54.95

Getting Started in Private Native Forestry A 'how-to' guide on assessing and managing your bush and its products for long-term profit and sustainability. Paperback - ISBN:9780731306305 - AU $ 25.00

Gift Vouchers Are you looking for a book or subscription to give as a present, but aren’t sure what to choose? Voucher - ISBN:BVoucher25 - AU $ 25.00

GM Crops Jennifer Thomson A balanced, scientific perspective on the issues surrounding genetically modified crops. Paperback - ISBN:9780643091603 - AU $ 39.95

Graft-transmitted Diseases of Grapevines LR Krake, N Steele Scott, MA Rezaian, RH Taylor Covers the characteristics of each class of graft-transmitted pathogen, their effect on vines, how they spread and strategies for their control.

Grasses of Temperate Australia SJ Forbes, JW Cade, CA Lamp Includes notes on habitat, distribution, use, control as a weed, and toxicity. Paperback - ISBN:9780646411897 - AU $ 59.95

Growing Crops with Reclaimed Wastewater Daryl Stevens The definitive Australian reference on the principles of using reclaimed wastewater for agricultural purposes. Paperback - ISBN:9780643066250 - AU $130.00

A Guide to Pasture Species in NSW Includes descriptions and colour photos of useful temperate and tropical legume and grass species. Paperback - ISBN:9780731306275 - AU $ 30.00

High-yielding anthracnose-resistant Stylosanthes for agricultural systems S Chakraborty Summarises new knowledge about Stylosanthes research and development, which has received attention in recent years. Paperback - ISBN:9781863204422 - AU $ 45.00

Insects of Stored Grain David Rees A pocket reference for the non-specialist, providing information on major insect and arachnid pests found in stored grain. Small Paperback - ISBN:9780643093850 - AU $ 24.95 Spiral Bound. Price includes postage within Australia.

Insects of Stored Products David Rees A well-illustrated guide to the identification, biology and ecology of the major pests of stored products.

Integrated Pest Management for Crops and Pastures Paul Horne, Jessica Page Describes how to successfully implement IPM in cropping and grazing operations. Paperback - ISBN:9780643092570 - AU $ 49.95

Low P Farming Systems PS Cornish This Special Issue is the outcome of a workshop that examined the case for a new and more sustainable approach to phosphorus (P) management on Australian farms. Paperback - ISBN:CP60/02 - AU $ 75.00

The Lucerne Management Handbook Ken Bullen Contains information on growing and harvesting this potentially lucrative crop. Paperback - ISBN:9780734501813 - AU $ 28.40

Making Lucerne Pay Kieran Ransom, Lindsay Trapnell, Tim Clune, Jeff Hirth, James Whale, Nicholas Bate, Riad Naji Presents 13 farm business case studies located across south-eastern Australia. Paperback - ISBN:9781741467116 - AU $ 30.00

Mushroom Pest and Disease Control John T. Fletcher, Richard H. Gaze For mushroom growers and those closely connected with the culture of the crop wherever it is grown. Hardback - ISBN:9781840760835 - AU $115.00

Native Grasses Meredith Mitchell An easy-to-use tool for identifying some of the most common native grasses in temperate Australia. Small Paperback - ISBN:9780643066564 - AU $ 24.95 Price includes postage within Australia.

Nitrogen Fixation by Legumes Classic video about the unique symbiotic relationship that exists between the host legume and its nodule bacteria. DVD - ISBN:DVDNITROGEN - AU $ 60.00

Organic Cereal and Pulse Production Stephen Briggs Provides a comprehensive guide to the production of organic pulses and cereals across a range of organic farming systems in temperate and maritime regions. Paperback - ISBN:9781861269539 - AU $ 69.95

Organic Farming: Crops, Fruits and Vegetables Principles of organic cropping plus extensive case studies for a range of enterprises. Paperback - ISBN:9780731306121 - AU $ 34.00

Pastoral Australia Michael Pearson, Jane Lennon Tells the story of the expansion of Australia's pastoral industry, how it drove European settlement and involved Aboriginal people in the new settler society. Paperback - ISBN:9780643096998 - AU $ 69.95

Pasture Management D Kemp, D Michalk Major reference on managing Australia's greatest natural resource.

Pest and Disease Management for Organic Farmers, Growers and Smallholders Gareth Davies, Phil Sumption, Anton Rosenfeld A comprehensive book covering all aspects of the subject in temperate areas. Paperback - ISBN:9781847971500 - AU $ 75.00

Pests of Field Crops and Pastures PT Bailey A comprehensive handbook on Australian economic entomology for field crops and pastures. Hardback - ISBN:9780643067585 - AU $170.00

Plant Nematodes of Agricultural Importance John Bridge, Jim Starr Helps to identify and improve your diagnosis of nematodes of agricultural importance. Hardback - ISBN:9781840760637 - AU $ 99.95

Plants for Medicines DJ Collins, CCJ Culvenor, JA Lamberton, JW Loder, JR Price Includes details of alkaloid and anti-tumour screening of nearly 2000 species, the pharmacological testing of the alkaloids of selected species, and the chemical fractionation of those species which had reproducible tumour-inhibiting properties.

Plants: Their Use, Management, Cultivation and Biology Bob Watson Packed full with both biological information about plants as well as practical and instructional advice about how to grow and nurture them. Hardback - ISBN:9781847970282 - AU $ 90.00

Proceedings from the 1st Asia-Pacific Biochar Conference, 2009, Gold Coast, Australia Evelyn Krull, Balwant Singh, Stephen Joseph Paperback - ISBN:SR48/06/07 - AU $125.00

Producing Table Olives Stan Kailis, David Harris Provides olive growers with nationally accepted guidelines for ensuring the quality of processed table olives. Paperback - ISBN:9780643092037 - AU $ 69.95

The Rice Crisis David Dawe Examines how government policies caused and responded to soaring world prices in the particular case of rice. Hardback - ISBN:9781849711340 - AU $145.00

Role of Reactive Phosphate Rock Fertilisers for Pastures in Australia PWG Sale, PG Simpson, CA Anderson, LL Muir Paperback - ISBN:9780643060128 - AU $ 65.00

Soil Essentials Roger Hall A practical reference for farmers and land managers covering soil issues commonly encountered at the farm level. Paperback - ISBN:9780643090521 - AU $ 49.95

Soils & Society GN Magesan Paperback - ISBN:SR46/0607 - AU $125.00

Spray Drift Management Primary Industries Standing Committee Assists chemical users develop spray drift management strategies. Paperback - ISBN:9780643068353 - AU $ 35.00

Use of Precision Agriculture by the Australian Grains Industry This special issue considers seasonal variation and prediction of future yields at the paddock and farm scale, as well the use of Precision Agriculture in making decisions on alternative land management. Paperback - ISBN:CP60/09 - AU $ 75.00

Vegetable Diseases Steven Koike, Peter Gladders Illustrated with quality colour photographs, this is an indispensable handbook to the diseases of vegetables. Hardback - ISBN:9781840760750 - AU $225.00

Wheat and Wheat Quality in Australia DH Simmonds

Wheat Rusts RA McIntosh, CR Wellings, RF Park

Wine Grape Varieties George H Kerridge, Allan J Antcliff Describes 92 of the most popular wine grape varieties currently used by wine makers around the world.

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