The Pig on the Farm
A firm believer that more pigs should be raised on the mixed farm is Mr. M. C. W. Ness, an experienced pig-breeder. He contends that sufficient prominence…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Farming & the land, 1923
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The Cotton Industry. Good Crops Near Rockhampton
At Rockhampton large quantities of cotton are coming up from the Dawson Valley nearly all exceptionally clean Only one per cent. is inferior…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Dairying Industry
At the annual stud sales at the Sydney show Mr. Monckton Syneo, of Jillamatong, Corowa, purchased a top notch Jersey ball, Cream Lad, by Cream…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Save It with Solder. Some Hints for the Thrifty Farmer
An elementary knowledge of the use of the soldering iron is of particular value to dairy farmers. No farmer has to use tinware of various descriptions…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farmers and Settlers' Association. Berrigan District Council
In view of the grave possibility of the original Murray waters scheme being deferred until ample water is supplied to the landholder of the Lower…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Farm Garden. How Liming Benefits the Soil
The importance of seeing that the farm garden is well drained in anticipation of winter rains is of considerable importance at this time of year,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lucerne for Wheat Farmers. Possibilities in the West
Experience is showing that the western districts are more hospitable to the growth of lucerne than was once imagined. The time, of sowing is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Australia's Ayrshire Cattle. New Zealand Breeder Disappointed
Mr. Buchanan, the Now Zealand Ayrshire breeder, who visited the Royal Show, was greatly disappointed with the Ayrshire cattle here. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney Wool Sales. Good Prices Realised
A very large wool catalogue was opened to-day,comprising 11,355 bales Bidding was brisk, and some very good prices were realised…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →£30,000 Lying Loose. Unclaimed From Wheat Pools
There seem to be some farmers in the community to whom money, as Mr Toots would say, is of no consequence The surprising announcement that no…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Improved Farming Methods. to Increase Production. and Raise Land Values
The most progressive step ever taken by the Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society was the decision to hold a fallowing competition in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lucerne for Wheat Farmers
Experience is showing that the western districts are more hospitable to the growth of lucerne than was once imagined. The time of sowing is…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Grading Bulk Wheat
Reasons why bulk handling and grading are essential to the improvement of wheat values was the subject of a lecture by Mr. G. W. Walker at…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Rise in Price of Butter
Wholesale selling agents in Melbourne this week made a further advance of 9/ a cwt., equivalent to 1d. a 1b., in the price for butter. Choicest…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Canadian Cattle. London, April 7
All of the 435 Canadian store cattle landed at Manchester a few days ago were sold to-day at prices ranging from £22 to £32 each…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →The Wheat Harvest. Affected by the Drought
The Government statistician estimates that the wheat harvest shows a marked falling off owing to the drought. Two hundred and six…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wool and Stock Reports. Riverine Grazier Office
Our Sydney correspondent wires that at the stock sales yesterday 5000 sheep and lambs penned; quality good to average; prime wethers and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Wool. Bawra Sheds at Hull. London, April 8
In reference to news cabled from Melbourne to the effect that the London and North-Eastern Railway Company had purchased the national…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Boys for Farms
For some time past the Government, with the aid of the trustees of the Dreadnought Fund, has been introducing to this State from Great Britain…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Winter Schools for Farmers
The Department of Agriculture announces that arrangements have been made for the annual Winter School for farmers to be held at Hawkesbury…
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