Minding the Farm
"You go to church," I said to Joe and Bertha. 'I'll enjoy a quiet morning keeping an ere on the farm." I was a friend of the family and at the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mid North Coast · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1942
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The Dairy Heifer When She Comes Into Milk Production
It is commonly believed that if the heifer calves at an early age the tendency to milk production will be intensified, but, judging from the report…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coastal Cattle
Wednesday last, Mr. E. J. Eggins, M.L.A., Chairman of the Commonwealth Stock Dispersal Committee, said after a committee meeting that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Farmer In Office
In the following United States news from Washington our readers on the land may find some food for thought:— Claude R. Wickard, Secretary of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Stud Beef Cattle
It is pleasing to note that Gloucester breeders were buyers at the recent stud beef cattle sales held in Sydney. If means that further…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Drought Effect on Incomes From Dairy Farms Producer Not Getting Fair Deal
"The return of better seasonal conditions to the North Coast dairy country is bringing a measure of relief to farmers as far…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Crows Damaging Maize Crops
Crows are rapidly increasing and causing extensive damage to maize crops throughout the Clarence district, states a Shark Island…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maize Crops Ruined
Heavy frosts on the New England Tableland on Saturday and Sunday nights played havoc with crops in that district. Maize crops were badly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man Power Dairying Reservations Official Schedule
After protracted negotiations between the Primary Producers' Union and the Director-General of Manpower, Mr. Wurth, a schedule of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prevent Cutworm Attack on Vegetable Crops
There is already abundant evidence that cutworms will be a major pest of the increased number of vegetable crops that are being grown in coastal…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Working on Farms Prisoners in Germany
The following are extracts from letters received by Mrs. Regal, of Seelands, from her nephew, Pte. Ben Diamond, who is a prisoner of war in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →New Butter Packing Method
According to the "Irish Agricultural and Creamery Review," the American commercial attache at Copenhagen has reported to the United States…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Farm and Dairy. Pigs and Pork. Housing of Pigs. Hygienic and Comfortable
With stock of all kinds a reasonable amount of expenditure incurred in making the animals comfortable is likely to be well repaid by better…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Control of Bean Fly. in Autumn-sown Crops
For the successful production of late summer and autumn beans in most coastal areas north of Sydney, writes Mr. W. L. Morgan…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Dairy Yards
All approaches to dairy yards should be metalled and graded to prevent bogging. The first yard into which the cattle are drafted (the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Farm Home. the Farm Garden
There need be very little waste in the home garden. When the annuals are finished they can be turned into the soil to improve its texture and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Big Butter Output
Despite the large diversion of milk for cheese. Queensland's March butput, estimated at 250,000 boxes, was 6000 in excess of March, 1940-41, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cattle on Roads Army Vehicle in Collision
To hold up, retard or damage a military vehicle in transit is a serious matter these days. Dairymen should, therefore, be particularly…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Dairy Heifer
It is commonly believed that if the heifer calves at an early age the tendency to milk production will be intensified but, judging from the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Prevent Cutworm Attack On Vegetable Crops
There is already abundant evidence that cutworms will be a major pest of the increased number of vegetable crops that are being sown…
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