Rain Welcomed by Farmers
The rain which started to fall over the district on Sunday afternoon has been welcomed by farmers and town gardeners. The rain was heavy at…
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Farming & the land, 1950
872 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 5 of 44
Maize Crops Look Splendid, Says D.A.
Maize crops look splendid says the district agronomist, Mr. J. M. Pitt, in his monthly report. Sowings on the Macleay have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Macleay Farmers To Get Full Rebate
Dairy fanners who received cattle from the Macleay flood pool, paid £10 per head for same, will now receive a full rebate…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Member Is Keen Farmer
First Member in the House of Representatives for the new electorate of Lyne, Mr. E. J. Eggins has a keen knowledge of farmers' problems. He has been President of the North Coast National Show Association for many years, and an exhibitor of high grade stock…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Macleay Nears Normal Dairy Production
The Macleay Co-operative Dairy Company reports that its returns are back to the figures of normal years. Butter production has risen two…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Millet Crop Conditions in Manning District
Reviewing millet crop conditions in the Manning, the Chief of the N.S.W. Division of Marketing and Agricultural Economics (Mr. C. J…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Minister's Assurance On Dairy Industry
The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. McEwen) last week assured a deputation from Australia-wide dairy producers' organisations, that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kempsey Cattle Sale
Mackay and Slack report they held a very successful sale at the Kempsey Municipal Yards on Wednesday last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maize Crops Look Splendid, Says D.A. Maize crops look splendid says the district agronomist, Mr. J. M. Pitt, in his monthly report
Sowings on the Macleay have doubled those of preceding years. There being in some instances up to nearly 40 acres sown on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£20,000 Additional Equipment for Dorrigo Dairy Co
Extensions and improvements totalling not less than £20,000 are about to be made at the factory of the Dorrigo Cooperative Dairy Co. The old building will be greatly changed and the frontage extended by thirty-two feet…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Opportunity for District Dairymen
Demonstration Day at Paterson Show on Thursday offered an outstanding opportunity to dairymen of the Hunter Valley…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Dairying Award
Mr J. M. Rea, vice-chairman of the Federal Dairying Council of the APPU writes:— The recent ruling by Conciliation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →DAIRYING Dairy Farm Competition
As part of the Department of Agriculture's drive to increase dairy production in New South Wales under the Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Good Price For Lower Macleay Farm
Another highly successful sale of Lower Macleay farm property was conducted by H. G. Elrington, Pty. Limited, last Saturday in their sale…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →District Cattle for Royal Show Certified Free of Disease
Under a new ruling by the R.A.S. Committee, all dairy cattle exhibited at Sydney Royal Show must be certified as being free of tuberculosis and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farm Management Refresher Course for ExServicemen
Refresher courses in the principles of farm management which have been organised by the Department of Agriculture, under the auspices of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →ON & Off the Farm Strain 19 Queries Answered By Vet
"The virtues of Strain 19 vaccination are by now well known in the district and its wise use will benefit the whole dairying industry," said…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stocky, Powerful Farm Horse
An ideal type of farm horse on account of the many ways in which it [?] be employed is the [?]or. This grand championship winner at an English country show is typical of the breed. Even though of medium size it is one of the most…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Broom Millet Crop Bargaining Moves
A development in the sale of this season's broom millet crop in the Mid-Richmond district has been an offer of £92'10- per short ton for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Junior Farmer Show
Lansdowne Junior Farmers' Club will hold its annual show on Saturday February 25. Interesting horse events are included in the big…
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