South West

Western Australia

Busselton

Background

This regions’ agricultural diversity stems from higher winter rainfall than other regions, giving many producers the opportunity to irrigate on some level. Vegetable, dairy and beef production dominates the Swan Coastal Plain, with accessible groundwater used for irrigation. The dune systems of this area are particularly sandy and susceptible to nutrient leaching.

The Swan Valley, Margaret River and Pemberton areas are well known for viticulture, while Donnybrook and Manjimup grow singificant amounts of fruit. Both dairy and beef industries are prevalent throughout the whole South-Western Agricultural Region. In the past, forestry has been a major primary industry along the Darling Escarpment in the east and throughout the inner south-west.

Annual rainfall in the region: Perth 753 mm Manjimup 1012 mm Margaret River 817 mm Dwellingup 1254 mm

Groups in South West

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Soil Indicators

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Biological

Biological indicators relate to organic matter, carbon fractions, microbial community functioning and demonstrate the soils capacity for nutrient cycling.

Chemical

Chemical Indicators provide insight into soil water and nutrient status and give an indication of nutrient requirements for plant and animal production.

Physical

Physical Indicators refer to soil structure, inherent properties and provide a basis for understanding the chemical and biological functioning of the soil.

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