Building up a Dairy Herd
The up building of a dairy by constructive breeding, was the sub-of a short address by Professor J. J. Hooper at a meeting of dairy…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hunter Valley · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1918
1,370 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 29 of 69
Jerry's Plains Butter Output
The Secretary of the Jerry's Plains factory reports that 49,339 lbs of butter were manufactured during the last three months. Suppliers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Re Worms in Sheep
Mr. C. Brooks, Stock Inspector, writes:—Following on some information gathered at the recent conference of Stock Inspectors, I have…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Butter Industry. Ministers in Conference
A meeting of Ministers of Agriculture concluded a two-days' sitting in Sydney on Tuesday. There were present: Messrs. Grahame (N.S.W.), Lennan (Queensland)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Yarn Spinning in Australia. Wool Allocated
The Commonwealth Government, through the Director of Munitions, has for some time been endeavouring to obtain priority certificates from the Minister for Munitions, to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Local and General News. Wool for Socks
The following donations have been received at the War Chest Depot in aid of the fund for the purchase of woll for socks: Mrs. J. S. Solling 5/, and Mrs. Pryor 5/…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Motes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 366. Agricultural. Water on the Farm. that is Suitable for Human Consumption
In judging of the suitability of a water for drinking purposes, other factors must be considered than in the cases hitherto dealt with. As a general…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dairying. Building Up a Dairy Herd. The Choice of a Bull
The upbuilding of a dairy herd by constructive breeding, was the subject of a short address by Professor J. J. Hooper at a meeting of dairy farmers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Requirements. Of Dairy Cows."
Talking of the water requirements of the cow, Professor Humph roy of Wisconsin, U.S.A., told a gathering of farmers that a cove that is producing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Agricultural. Water on the Farm
In judging of the suitability of a water for drinking purposes, other factors must be considered than in the cases hitherto dealt with. As a general principle the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Dairying. Building Up a Dairy Herd
The upbuilding of a dairy herd by constructive breeding was the subject of a short address by Professor. J. J. Hooper at a meeting of dairy farmers…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Canada's Man Power. a Determined Premier. Warning to Farmers. London
Reuter's correspondent at Ottawa reports: Replying to a deputation of Ontario farmers asking that fanners sons should not be conscripted owing to the scarcity of farm…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Canadian Wheat. Suspected Hoarders. Vancouver
The Canadian Government agents have begun a systematic search of the Western Canadian farms for 20,000,000 bushels of wheat reported to be held by the farmers,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Poultry Farmers' Conference
Poultry farmers are reminded that application for tickets of admission to the tenth annual poultry conference at the Hawkosbury Agricultural College on the 15th June must be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farmers and Settlers' Association. Durham District Council
A meeting of the Durham district council was held at Dungog on Thursday last. Five brunches wore represented,. Mr. J. R. Fulton presided…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Special Store Cattle Sale
A special sale of store stock will be held at Campbell's Hill yards, to-morrow (Friday) by Messrs. Elkin and Eales, who will yard 500 head of store cattle for auction…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Canadian Recruiting. No Farm Exemptions. Otuawa
A deputation of farmers, chiefly representing Ontario and Quebco urged the Government to exempt farm labourers from military service. The Prime Minister refused…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Raymond Terrace Cattle Sale
Messrs. Elkin and Eales will hold a special sale of cattle at their yards, Raymond Terrace, on Tuesday next, when 200 head will be yarded, comprising fats, springers, and stores,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Wool Market
The New Zealand Loan and M. Agency Co. Ltd., report:—Already inquiries are being made among those interested whether the British Government intends…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Butter Industry. Increase in Margarine Output
The adverse effect of poverty in England upon prosperity in Australia was anima[?] upon by Mr E. Knox, of V in the pourse of his presidential address…
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