Widening to Dairymen
Mr. William Bogan, of "Clifford,' Gresford, brings under notice the loss of four head of dairy cattle in unusual circumstances. He had been feeding…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Central Coast · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1923
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Some Butter Tips
When butter is hard, an is usually the case in winter, it is difficult to spread, especially if the bread is fairly fresh. If, when the butter is prepared…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Cattle Given Away. No Buyers at 5/ a Head
Mr. Syd. Peacock, writing from Newcastle Waters, Northern Territory, throws a vivid searchlight on the position of the cattle industry on the far…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →On the Land. the Farm Vegetable Patch. Plant Potatoes Now in Coastal District
Growers in coastal districts who have not yet planted their potatoes, should put them in without delay. The aim should be to bring the crop to…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Illegal Cattle Branding
A correspondent writes:—Owners of cattle are advised to be on the watch for certain persons who carry their cattle brand about with them. Some…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Free Booklet for Farmers
The Department of Agriculture has still on hand a few copies "Beef, Mutton, and Wool," one of the series of booklets issued in connection with…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Imported Butter
In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., brought under the notice of the Attorney-General, the recent importations of inferior…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Dairying. Bloat in Cows—a Seasonable Precaution
With Spring at hand and fresh green pasture becoming increasingly available, dairy-farmers may be reminded of the circumstances conducive to bloat…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Butter Factory Meeting
This eventuated last Saturday afternoon, and was the quietest in the history of the industry. Too quiet, for be it remembered nearly every man…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →[?] Farm Home. Punishment Unduly Severe. Magistrate's Report
Mr. Bruntnell (Minister for Education) has tabled in the Legislative Assembly the papers regarding the Departmental Inquiry concerning the…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Second-Grade Butter
Mr. O'Hearn asked whether the Minister was aware that quantities of second-grade butter were being imported from other. States in bulk and sold as…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Valuable Publications on Farming
Many farmers are unaware of the authoritative agricultural literature to which they may have access at the cost, in many cases, merely of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Tall Crops
Wilkinson Bros., Wyong, write:—Since your first par. re oats grown by Mr. William Smith, of Jilliby, and which measured 6ft 10in, several…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Farmyard Manures. Their Value to the Vegetable Grower
Of animal manures, each has its particular utility, but availability is a big consideration, and use must the made of whatever kind is handy, for…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Concert at the Gosford Farm Home by Townsfolk
A most enjoyable evening was spent [?] the Farm Home on Thursday even-last, [?] last 8th instant, when members of [?] Buff[?] Lodge entertained the boys…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →The Farm Garden. The Production of Pumpkins, Marrows, and Melons
The production of pumpkins, marrows, and melons is somewhat similar, and so simple is it in our climate that this class of vegetable is often regarded…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Farms Available
The latest official list of estates subdivided under the Government's voluntary scheme, which provides for assistance to the settler through the…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →On the Land. the Farm Vegetable Patch. An Insect Pest of Tomatoes
A pest which the vegetable grower should keep a sharp lookout for at this time of the year is the suff-colored tomato weevil. This insect belongs to…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Visitors to the Farm Home
For the past few weeks the Gosford Farm Home has been honored by numerous well-known visitors who have seen fit to become deeply interested in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliamentary. Assisting Necessitous Farmers
In the Legislative Assembly the adjournment of the House was moved by Mr. O 'Hearn for the purpose of discussing the need for granting financial…
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