AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Grassland Improvement a Gradual Process
Grassland improvement is a comparatively new subject in Australia and in some directions it has been somewhat difficult to…
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The Wheat Industry To the Editor
Sir,—So Mr. H. K. Nock, M.H.R., is of opinion that the Government cannot be classed as ungenerous in regard to payments already made…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →All-party Ministry Is Advocated Farmers’ President’s Views Men on Land Discuss Problems Move for Economic-Military Conscription Defeated SYDNEY
To maintain Australia’s freedom and democracy a national effort was essential in every direction, covering co-ordination of all sections of industry, primary and secondary, and especially political…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm Management Some Common Points of Weakness
There are many possible causes and combinations of causes of failure to derive the maximum profit from the farm. The following guide for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Melbourne Sheep Show
Mr. J. R. Hudson, of "St. Bornard's" Corowa, took the ram championship prise for Ryelands at the Australian Sheepbreeders' Association annual…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Wheat Industry (To The Editor)
Sir.--So Mr. H. K. Nock, is of opinion that the Government cannot be classed as ungenerous in regard to payments already made, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lack of Winter Rains Causes Concern—Wheat Crops And Lambs Suffer “With another month of low rainfall the outlook for wheat crops has become much more serious,” states Mr. J. M. Arthur, Juar., district agricultural instructor, in his latest report
“NO rain of any consequence has been recorded since April, and as a result the crops generally are very patchy and backward,” Mr. Arthur adds. “Some…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wool to Build Credits London, August 8
In the House of Commons to-day Sir Walter Smiles suggested the greater use of wool for the building up of credits in the United States for the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →SEEK 4/ a Bushel for Wheat Flat Rate Proposal of 3/4 Rejected FIRST 3000 Bushels Named Farmers Discuss Serious Position of Industry SYDNEY
After a protracted debate, the Farmers and Settlers Association, at the annual conference to-day, rejected a motion urging a flat rate of 3/4 a bushel for wheat at country stations next season…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Registration of Tractors on Farms
Mr. C. B. Lothbridge, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Minister for Transport: "Dear Sir.--With reference to your…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Price of Super Brocklesby Farmers Protest
On a motion by Mr. F. Schee[?] it was decided at the last meeting Brocklesby branch of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association, to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →State As Selling Agent Plan for Farmers SYDNEY
The Australian Agricultural Council which is to meet in Sydney on Monday next and continue for three days, will have before it…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Commercial. Melbourne Sheep Market
The Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co., (Pty. Ltd., report the following at the Melbourne Sheep market, held on 6/8/40:—Fat sheep, 27,500; fat…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bradford Wool Tops Market Bradford, August 8
There is a general curtailment of the output of merino tops owing to the accumulation of stocks, but the production of crossbred tops is…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →This Season's Wool Clip. Reduction on Last Year Expected
The South Wales wool clip, to be) submitted at the selling season, which begins on Monday, August 19, is expected to show a slight decrease,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bulk Handling Resolutions at Farmer and Settlers’ Conference SYDNEY
Many of the anomalies connected with the bulk handling of wheal could be eliminated by an amendment of the Wheat Act to provide for the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →N.Z. Breaks 40-Hour Week Dairy Employes to Work 52 Hours to Help England Wellington (N.z.)
After conferring with employers and employes, the Industrial Emergency Council has recommended that employes in diary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farm Tractor Registration
Walla branch of Farmers and Settlers’ Association recently asked Mr. C. B. Lethbridge. M.L.A., to make inquiries regarding the registration of tractors…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Butter for Britain How Dairymen Help Can
“With the renewal of the contract for the purchase or 100,000 tons of batter from Australia this year, [?] engaged in this industry will…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wheat Sales Lag Shipping Difficulties MELBOURNE
Sales of wheat and flour for overseas destinations, though making some headway, were falling behind the anticipated programme, said Mr…
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