Watch out for wild oats

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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4 Western Australia, Series 4

Volume 5

Number 4 April, 1964 Article 8

1-1-1964

Watch out for wild oats Watch out for wild oats

J G. Paterson

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By J. G. PATERSON, B.A., B.Sc. (Agric.)

SINCE the p u b l i c a t i o n of the results of trials w i t h C a r b y n e * on w i l d oats in cereal crops several enquiries have been received f r o m farmers whose crops have been heavily infested w i t h the weed.

Wheat growers should give some thought to the use of this chemical where wild oats are seriously reducing crop yields.

Department of Agriculture trials in 1962 (Journal of Agriculture, June, 1963) showed t h a t yield increases are possible following treatment with Carbyne. How- ever its use is only likely to be profitable where the crop is infested with a heavy stand of wild oats.

* Registered trade name of Flsons Pest Control Ltd.

Rate of Application

Two pints of Carbyne in 7 to 10 gallons of water per acre is suggested for mod- erately heavy infestations. Where the infestation is very heavy, two and one half pints of Carbyne per acre should be applied.

It is important that spraying should be carried out when most of the wild oat plants have between 1 and 2£ leaves.

Growers are referred to Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 3123 for further information.

When the density of wild oats reaches proportions such as these, the use of Carbyne should be considered.

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