Government Experiment Farms. Facilities for Visiting
"The main reason why the results obtained at our experiment stations are not fully appreciated by farmers," writes C. A. Dawson, in the South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1924
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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land These Notes are issued every week under the personal supervision of the Minister of Agriculture, and are based largely on the experience of the Department. Agricultural. for Cleaner Potatoes. Control of Rhizoctonia Scab
There are numerous causes of scab in potatoes, some purely physical. Two distinct types result from the action of fungous parasites, an obstinate form, so…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wheat Market
Writes J.J.S. in the Cowra "Guardian."—Wheat is still rising in price, and the present prospects are that values will go still higher. Two…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Receiving Wheat at Silos
Mr. E. C. Glover, secretary of the local branch of the Farmers & Settlers' Association has received a communication (per the General…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Gold Fields Now Wheat Areas
About 90 per cent. of the gold fields of the State are now prosperous farming areas, and we owe much to the miner who, turned his attention to…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Western Wheat. Excellent Prospects in Many Parts
Mr. B. M. Arthur, agricultural instructor, after an extended tour with Dubbo as his centre, reports as follows:—Frequent rains of a soaking…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Dairying. Choosing the Dairy Sire
The Main Considerations. The choosing of the sire is undoubtedly the most important factor in a constructive breeding policy. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wyalong Shorn Sheep
Supplies in the sheep and lamb section at Homebush last Thursdaytotalled 29,000 head. Prime grown lambs made late figures. Prices for…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Oversea Wheat Position Special Wheat Report
The Lindley-Walker Co-op. Wheat Company write: During the week our cables have read as follows:--1st October: "Good demand. Canada…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Co-operative Sheep Dip
The enterprise shown by farmers in the Forbes district in constructing a co-operative sheep dip was referred to in these notes last week. Reports…
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Lindley Walker, Co-op. Wheat Co., write:- During the week our cables have read as follows:—1st Oct.: "Good…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Still Soaring Wool Prices
The, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., report: It is interesting to note that an advance of 5 per cent, on the last sales'…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wool and Cotton Contrasts In Prices
Winchcombe, Carnon Ltd. report under date 2nd October: Wool is certainly the most favored of all the world’s great primary…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wheat Highest Prices Since 1916 May Go Higher
The oldest men in the wheat trade in Chicago declare that they have no knowledge of a market similar to the present. It is due to the unfavourable…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wheat Varieties An Argument for a Reduction in Number
Although opinion is fairly constant as to the best class of wheat for a district (writes the Senior Agricultural Instructor in the Central…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →They Wamt Merino Big Demand for Our Wool Tailors' Prices Jump
London.—Londoners must pay higher prices for underwear, sultan and overcoats, owing to the shortage in the wool clip. There is a [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Government Experiment Farms Facilities for Visiting
"The main reason why the results obtained at our experiment stations are not fully appreciated by farmers," writes C. A. Dawson, in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Silos on the Farm Local inquiry Answered by Under Secretary
Recently a local farmer asked us to obtain information as to the size and nature of a silo suitable for holding, say, 1000 bags of wheat on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Cotton Crop Points in Planting
Planting of cotton should take place in the spring, when all danger of frost is over, and when the soil has warmed up sufficiently to maintain…
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