The Manual for Australian Agriculture is a collection of information related to agriculture gathered from different Australian government agencies that are directly or indirectly concerned with agriculture. The book covers related topics such as land utilization and resource use; government assistance to Australian farmers; the physical and chemical properties of soil; soil mapping; plant nutrition, and fertilizers; and the growing of grain crops. The book also covers agro-industrial, fruit, and vegetable crops; kinds of seeds and their processing and storage; plant pests and diseases; and livestock and poultry. The text is recommended for agriculturists who are engaged in business, as well as those who would like to know more about agriculture in Australia.

This manual aims to provide the user with a working knowledge of agronomic terms, soil-plant relationships, the principles of fertilizer use and lime use and a fuller knowledge of soil fertility. Environmental issues are addressed and an overview of techniques in precision agriculture brings the reader up-to-date with the use of the latest technology in the industry.

A practical guide to soil tests for Australian soils and conditions.

"This manual shows how value chain analysis (VCA) principles can be applied in developing countries, where time and funding is often restricted. It explains how to undertake affordable VCA that generate valid data and produce recommendations that will have impact"--