Published on Perth Region NRM Sustainable Agriculture Practices Knowledge Hub (http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com)

May-June

Seasonal things 'to do' for farmers and small landholders in the Perth region of Western Australia.

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Follow up weed control [1] in proposed planting areas as required, (new and infill plantings - summer dry areas).
Once first winter rains have occurred - plant and fertilise summer dry areas, (e.g. summer dry ridges and sandy soils).
Sow crops and legumes.
Fertilise pasture [2]areas as recommended through soil tests [3].
Increase grazing as pasture growth improves.
Fuel reduction burns (after first rains).

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Links:
[1] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/weeds/weeds
[2] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/pastures-fodder-and-tree-crops/pastures-fodder-and-tree-crops
[3] http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/imported_assets/content/fm/small/nw09_soil_testing_hr.pdf