Agronomist Predicts High Wheat Yields
The District Agronomist, Mr. H. H. Woodward, in his report for August predicts high wheat yields in the Western District…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1952
949 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 36 of 48
Increased Advances For Farmers For Fodder Conservation
Increased financial assistance is available for farmers who will conserve fodder, and good crop and pasture growth is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Contour Strip Farming Controls Hillside Erosion
"Efforts to establish pasture improvement on steep, hilly country are often greatly reduced in value due to erosion of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →80lb. Lambs On Condobolin Farm
Lambs on Condobolin Experiment Farm are now 3 to 3½ months old, and some of the tops late in July weighed over 80lbs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cold, Wet August Dairy Officer's Report
The Dairy Officer at Orange in his report for August says that cold and wet conditions with some snow on the Tablelands have…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Drought Proof" Farm R.A.S. 5th. Zone Winner
A "drought-proof" 85-year-old 4500 acre property, four miles from Holbrook has been placed first in the Southern Zone of the R.A.S…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Good Entries in Sheep
Entries in the sheep section wore very good this year, and merino judge Mr H. M. Austin and corriedale judge Mr. A. H…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →29 Entries in Sheep Dog Trials
There were far more entries than ever before in the sheep dog trials, 29 competing in the open, and 14 in the maiden trial…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sheep Firm, But Cattle Cheaper At Homebush
At the Homebush sales yesterday 25,660 sheep and lambs were penned. Sheep and old lambs were firm, but suckers were 3- to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Unchanged Wool Rates
On Tuesday, September 2, N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. brought forward a catalogue totalling 4458 bales. The selection…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Death of Two famous Parkes Wheat Breeders
Two brothers, born within one year of each other, died within the one hour, at Parkes, early on Tuesday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Wool Outlook In U.S.A. Improving
Following the first round of the new wool-selling season at Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane, wool is a to 10 per cent, cheaper than…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →District Sheep At Homebush
District consignment or sheep Included in Winchcombe Carson's Homebush auction last Monday, realised A/c J. V. and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Outstanding Sheep Section at Ariah Park Show
One of the outstanding features of Saturday's Ariah Park show was the sheep pavilion, where record entries were received. All the pens were filled,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →N.S.W. Wheat Crop; New Season's Prospects
The prospects of the coming wheat crop in this State are set out in the July Wheat Board Gazette. The report says that in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Shearing Contrasts in U.S.A. Local Junior Farmer's Comments
To anyone used to the shearing methods used in Australia, the following article will be of interest. It is an account of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farm & Station 48 Pigs in 12 MONTHS
An American pig breeder claims a world record for a Yorkshire sow (Large Whites), a sow which has weaned a total of 48 pigs in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Conservation Pays Dividends Summary Of Farm Methods
INCREASED production for any extended period could be achieved only by improved farming methods. This implied correct land use--in short, soil conservation--and rehabilitation of already eroded land where…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Naradhan Sheep
A consignment of 110 shorn wethers from E. J. Turner & Son, Naradhan, realised to 43/1 avg. 42/8 per head at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farmer Fined Because He Killed Sheep
A Holmwood farmer has been in the habit of killing sheep for his neighbours, in Cowra court the other day…
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