Judging of Dairy Stock
Mr. H. A. Bassingthwaighte, wrote, suggesting that the matter of dairy stock being led while being judged be considered. He stated he favored the…
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Farming & the land, 1931
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Potato Moth. Precautions when Harvesting the Crop
Tableland potato growers who are harvesting their crops may be reminded of the necessity for precautions against potato moth attack. Control…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Siege on a Farm Officials and Police Defied
A message from Mullumbimby on Wednesday says that the attempted enforcement at Goonengerry of a tick control regulation…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Small Farms to Assist Unemployed Dr. Arthur's Scheme
In an address before the Millions Club on Wednesday, Dr. Arthur, M.L.A., expounded a scheme of placing unemployed families on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dairy Cattle Jerseys
Bull, three years and over, T. Edwards. Bull, two years and under throe, T. Edwards. Cow, three years and over, in milk, T. Edwards. Two…
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Mr. W. J. Smith, of Dungog, who judged the Jersey sections, said that the quality of the exhibits was good, particularly the young classes. He…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Export Butter Graders' Examinations
During the week ended March 7 the Commonwealth graders examined for export at Sydney 25,520 boxes of butter, of which 22,797 were salted…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Seed Wheat Prices Reduced
Owing to tho low price which farmers are receiving for their wheat, the Minister for Markots, Mr. Dunn, has decided to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Butter Bounty Reduction Made SYDNEY
A meeting of the Australian Stabilisation Committee held to-day deemed it prudent, in view of the present conditions, to reduce the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Splendid Fat Cattle at Gresford's Annual Show Dairy Breeds to Fore District's Reputation Upheld Women's Section a Feature
Although the total entry at Gresford Show, which opened yesterday, was below that of last year, the stock sections were much stronger. The horses and cattle, both beef and dairy, were the best…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Pastoral and Agricultural Advice for the Man on Land Notes Written By Experts
These notes are issued by the Department of Agriculture, under direction of the Minister, and based on experiments of the Department. Should any farmer desire information relevant to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →U.S.A. Farm Board WASHINGTON, March 6
James C. Stone was named by President Hoover on Friday as chairman of the Federal Farm Board, in succession…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Huge Debt W.A. Farmers' Position
According to figures made public £1,000,000 was owed by farmers and country storekeepers to oil companies for tractor fuel, benzine, and other oil…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dole for Farmers Why a Distinction? Gosling's Reply Sydney
Mr. Main asked the Chief Secretary whether it was a fact that farmers who applied for the dole, and who had previously [?]d assistance…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Dairy Premises Director's Letter REGISTRATIONS
Mr. H. P. Chapman, senior dairy instructor, West Maitland, has received the following communication from the Director of Dairying, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →DEARER Sheep and Cattle at Homebush Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report, —cattle; 1600 yarded, the bulk medium to useful quality. The market was dearer at opening sales. Good to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →REDUCED Price of Butter
The Butter Stabilisation Committee reduced the price of butter by ½d a lb, to-day. The new wholesale quotation is 170/6 ewt…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Butter Industry Slight Falling Off in Supplies
Prescott and Co., Ltd., report:— Receipts for the week show a slight falling off, but, generally speaking, the recent increase in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cattle Dipping Tick Control Board More Trouble
Following raids by officials of the Tick Board of Control on Mrs. Sam Wiley's holding at Goonengerry, near Mullmblmby, a meeting of…
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