Sunflower Seed Payable Coastal Crop
Because of the war and difficulties of transport, it is probable that Australia will not be able to import as much sunflower seed as is needed for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1940
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Soldiers' Farms
Tomki Shire Council has formulated a scheme by which, the farms of men who have enlisted will be taken care of Seventeen zonal areas will be in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Price for Dairy Products Too Low."
At a meeting of the Casino branch. of the P.P.U. the opinion was expressed that when the increased prices of other commodities were taken into…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Five Die in Terrible Storm Launches Battered Crops Ruined-property Damaged Auckland
One of the worst gales on record struck Auckland province, resulting in the deaths of five people, ruination of crops and considerable damage to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Royal Show Dairy Cattle Prices the Butter Entries. Sydney
In addition to many valuable cups and trophies, approximately £1300 in prize money will be distributed to successful, dairy cattle exhibitors at the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wheat Sale 7½ Million Bus. To Japan 80½ Million Bushels Now Sold. Canberra
It is understood that negotiations have been completed between the Commonwealth Government and the Japanese Government for the sale of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sheep Industry Pens for Show Exhibits
At the Agricultural Association Committee meeting on Tuesday, Mr. Walker moved the motion of which he gave notice at the previous…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dorrigo Dairy Company Monthly Report
The following is the monthly report for December, 1939:— During the month of December, the quantity of butter manufactured…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Butter Production Adversely Affected In N.S.W. Weekly Review by Board. Melbourne
In a weekly review of butter production the Dairy Produce Board today stated that production was decreasing steadily in Victoria; where light to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fodder Crops to Sow Without Fertiliser Is Economic Waste
Whether or not winter grass pastures are sown, the fodder crop, be it maize, sorghum, oats or rye, or any other, will probably always rank as an…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →PRECAUTIONS Against Cattle Tick Guard on Queensland Border
Action to protect, cattle in New South Wales against suspected tick infestation in Queensland has been taken by the Minister for Agriculture,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Caulfield Lady Montague Home Juma Is Game Surprise by Wheat Slump Melbourne
Lady Montague won the Anniversary Handicap at Caulfield this afternoon. Lady Montague displayed the best form she has ever shown…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →£175 Million Record Cheque Is Expected for Australian Primary Products Return From Wool Clip Estimated at £60 Million Sydney
Millions from Britain, for wheat and wool probably will being Australia's 1939-40 cheque for primary production to a record figure. The total Australian land production for the year ending June 30 can. be estimated conservatively at £175,000,000…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Show Cattle and Spraying
After several members had expressed the view that the concession would not endanger the district, Kyogle Stock owners' Association approved the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dorrigo Butter Production
During the month of December, 1939, the quantity of butter manufactured by the Dorrigo Dairy Co. was 109 tons 13cwt. 2qrs. 10lbs., being a decrease…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Butter Grading. Sydney
The Director of Dairying, Mr. O. Ballhausen, states that during the week ended January 19, 19.1 per cent. of the boxes of butter examined by the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Butter--cheese Price Problems Butter Substitutes Producers' Discussion Annual Meeting of P.D.S.
The problem of increasing the price of butter and cheese without stimulating the consumption of butter substitutes was discussed at the annual…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Historic Trip Sheep Arrive at Cangai
On Saturday last a flock of sheep consisting of 800 merino ewes and 14 Border Leicester rams arrived at Cangai, being the first sheep to travel…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coastal Dairy Farms
Entries for the Coastal Dairy Farm competitions conducted by the "Farmer & Settler," in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hoop Pine For Butter Boxes enough for five years' export. MELBOURNE
Having made an inquiry the Tariff Board announced in its report to-day that it considered adequate supplies of hoop pine for toe manufacture of…
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