(Paperback)

Guide for all people responsible for the welfare and husbandry of ostriches that have been bred and/or reared in captivity.

(, 2)

This code emphasises the responsibilities of the poultry producer, agent, catching crew and transport personnel. The code is intended to encourage considerate treatment of birds so that transport stress and injury are minimised.

(Paperback, Third Edition)

A guide for all people responsible for the welfare of pigs.

(, 2)

A guide for all people responsible for the welfare and husbandry of sheep. The Code is intended as a set of guidelines that provides detailed minimum standards for assisting people in understanding the standard of care required to meet their obligations under the laws that operate in Australia's States and Territories.

(, 2)

Provides a framework of principles for the establishment and operation of feedlots. The book covers such topics as environmental protection, animal welfare, and approval processes. It includes appendices on design specifications for effluent utilization systems, and a model code for practice.

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

Insect pests are largely controlled by toxic chemical pesticides which cause environmental, health and resistance problems. Insect parasitic and insect killing nematodes provide new alternatives to chemical insecticides. This book explores the latest developments in this field.

(Paperback)

This manual is an authoritative guide to olive propagation providing extended information on seed germination, rooting of cuttings, and grafting and micropropagation. Each topic has detailed descriptions of the procedures and discussion of the advantages and disadvantages.

(Hardback)

Topics discussed include: integrated pest management; chemical control; pesticide resistance; biological control; microbial pest control; pheromones and attractants; host plant resistance and repellants; pasture and forage crop invertebrates; and pest status and biology.

This work on pasture pests discusses how to better utilize pastures through improved management and control methods. Divided into seven major sections, the topics range from knowledge of the present situation, through to various methods of control, to future and social issues of pest control.

This book on groundwater discharge looks at the dryland salinity which has spread widely in southern Australia in recent times. Its aims include: defining the discharge mechanisms that occur in nature; and presenting the various options available for enhancing groundwater discharge.

(, 2)

This Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals serves as a guide for those responsible for the welfare of pigs under intensive and extensive systems. It recognizes that the basic requirement for the welfare of pigs is a husbandry system appropriate to their physiological and behavioural needs.

This volume brings together some contributors in computer plant modelling.

If countries are to achieve the goal of preserving natural resources, a partnership is needed between land and water users, scientists, managers and communities. This book examines issues relating to resource decline, dealing with these issues from social, economic and ecological points of view.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Quality Maintenance in Stored Grains and Seeds was first published in 1986. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.Storage molds are a major cause of quality loss in grains and seeds held in farm bi

(Paperback)

Shows small holder dairy farmers in Asia how to attain optimal growth in young stock.

Provides a record of biological control procedures for insects and weeds in Australia, excluding programs carried out by universities and tertiary colleges. The book includes lists of participant organizations, target species and natural enemies released in Australia, and references.

A review of agricultural chemical spray drift.

(Paperback, Second Edition)

Provides information on how to successfully manage a small flock of sheep.

(Paperback, Revised edition)

Now in its third edition, this handy book outlines in plain language how to control pests without resorting to the highly toxic chemicals so often recommended. Using the reference tables and lists you can look up the pesticide you're considering, checks its hazard rating and look for a possible non-chemical alternative.

Focusing on the predominantly temperate species, this text describes how to assess wood properties in plantation eucalypts using non-destructive samples. It provides details for designing a sampling programme, obtaining and processing wood samples and relating data to an average tree value.

Focuses on managing the risks associated with pesticide spray application. Designed to assist chemical users develop spray drift management strategies. Safe handling practices are also included.