20 WHEATGROWING IN AUSTRALIA. 



still heavier quantities, iy 2 to 2 cwt., have actually resulted 111 

 poorer yields.. 



In Victoria about 56 Ibs. of superphosphate to the acre is also 

 the usual thing, but the amount used averages probably from 56 to 

 84 Ibs. ; the drier districts require less, and the wetter districts 

 more, than these amounts. Remarkable results are obtained from 

 such small dressings as 30 Ibs. of superphosphate. 



In South Australia heavier dressings of superphosphate are 

 used than in the other States. Wheatgrowing in South Australia 

 was, in fact, revolutionised and changed into a most profitable 

 business through the introduction and general practice of using 

 this artificial fertiliser. 



WITH AUSTRALIAN STRIPPER HARVESTERS WHEAT is HARVESTED, THRESHED AND PUT INTO 



'THE BAG FOR 8 TO 10 CENTS. PER BUSHEL. 



Commercial fertilisers are analysed by the Departments of 

 Agriculture, and official lists are published showing their content. 



The Australian wheatgrower is practically not troubled with 

 wheat diseases. Thirty years ago rust was a trouble, but the 

 breeding of rust-resistant varieties of wheat has effectually over- 

 come that drawback, and rust is seldom, if ever, heard of now. 

 In addition, wheatgrowing is now carried on in districts where 

 the conditions are seldom favourable to rust, which is only liable 

 to cause serious loss when there is hot, moist weather late in the 

 spring. This weather is very rarely experienced in the Australian 



