Farmers Prepare For Potatoes
Host farmers on the Lower Hunter have completed [?] preparation for the planning of potatoes, which will co[?]men in…
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Farming & the land, 1948
1,484 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 39 of 75
Green Fodder Corn Crop Had Purpose Changed Bureau Members Told of Lnteresting Growth
Two varieties of maize, originally planted for green fodder, yielded 90 and 70 bushels to the acre in plots of three…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →1948-9 Wool Offerings
Before the Christmas recess in the 1948-49 season 1,450,000 bales of wool will be offered for public auction in Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Better Maize Crops. Points in Seed Selection
The importance of planting only sound, bright, pure selected seed for maize production cannot be overstressed, points out Mr. W. D. Kerie,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Crop Prospects Bright In Hunter Valley Improved Postures Provide Abundant Feed
Copious rain was recoded in the district during June. This rain was most welcome in the Upper Hunter, especially for wheat and oat props. The agricultural and pastoral position says Mr. G. T…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fat Cattle And Sheep Again Rise At Maitland
Fat cattle values at Campbell’s Kill saleyards on Monday again showed improvement, a rise of 10/ per head being the third successive increase in rates. Sheep were in short supply, a yarding of only 1200…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farm Improvements
Section 75 of the Income Tax Assessment Act wan amended during 1947. This section of the Act is of particular importance to primary…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Russians Buy Sheep
LONDON, July 8.—Australia was fifth with 1222 pints in the international dairy cattle judging competition at the Royal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australia’s Rice Crop
Only about 8000 tons of this year’s Australian rice crop of nearly-,50,000 tons are expected to-be released for home…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Moree Cattle Sale
Winchcombe Carson Ltd., Sydney, R. K. Hunter, Moree, and Reg. Thompson, Moree, report having conducted a special cattle…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stabilising the Wheat Industry
CANBERRA, Friday—The Federal Government’s alternative plan for stabilisation of the what industry following the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Exports Record Wool Figures
CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Australian wool exports for the 11 months ended May 31 were worth £136,435,000—an all-time record…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alternative Wheat Agreement. Canberra. Friday
The federal Government's alternative plan for the wheat agreement by the United Kingdom and United States Governments will be considered in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wool Cheque for £150,000,0130 Anticipated
Australia's wool cheque for 1947-48 will probably be more than £150,000.000, according to figures released in Canberra…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cold Weather Has Its Effects Losses Expected in Weakened Cattle
Heavy frosts which are burning off pastures in Lismore district may cause losses among cattle weakened during…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Less Wool to America Australia's Sales Dropped £10,773.750
Australian wool sales to the United States in the 11 months ended May 31 last declined by £10,773,750,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Plan to Be Considered U.s. and U.k. Reject International Agreement
The Federal Government's alternative plan for stabilisation of the wheat industry, following rejection of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dairy Industry. Mr. Fadden Criticises Government's Attitude
In a vigorous attack upon the Chifley Government for its attitude to the dairying industry, the Federal Country Party Leader,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Farm Improvements
Section 75 of the Income Tax Assessment Act was amended during 1947. This section of the Act is of particular importance to…
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