The World's Wheat Yield. Rome
The Italian Institute of Agriculture estimates the wheat yield of the 16 countries in the northern hemisphere and two in the southern homisphere will amount…
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Farming & the land, 1917
615 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 31
Wool Trade Suspended. London
The Bradford wool trade is practically suspended, owing to rumours that the Government is requisitioning all stocks on account of scarcity and…
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Mr. Grahame, the Minister for Agriculture commenting on a statement by Mr. T. I. Campbell, secretary to the farmers and Sellers' Association, said that he…
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It has been suggested in some quarters that the wheat farmers of Australia should go in for sabotage of the worst and most unpatriotic character…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farm and Produce. Forage Poisoning
Professor L. H. Pammel, Ph.D., of Iowa State College, in his "Manual of Poison Plants," describes the symptoms of forage poisoning, as follows:—"Weak, staggering…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Dairy Produce
There has been a satisfactory revival in dairy produce business. With the exception of a substantial reduction in eggs, the market generally shows no…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce
Business has mostly been of a quiet character during the week, and no heavy buying has been reported. The lines principally in demand have been maize, oats,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sheep Field Warmed
Through the ingenuity of certain ranchers in the state of Washington their sheep were kept warm during the intensely cold weather of last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →London Wool Sales. London
At the wool sales yesterday, there was strong competition, and abnormal prices were realised for the now clip greasy combing, for which the trade has been…
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SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The appraisements of New South Wales wool for the British Government were completed last night. The highest price…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wool Export. Position of Newcastle
Mr. J. H. Nancarrow, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, states that he has so far received no official reply from the Prime Minister or…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →London Wheat Market. London
Quotations for wheat cargoes are nominal. Australian parcels for January delivery have been sold at 82s 6d per quarter of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Our Sydney Letter. the Wheat Elevators.—in Arms Over the Ferries.—professor Macintyre Is Impressive.—a Senator and Land Values.—the So-called "Owner" in a Corner.—flour As Well As Grain. Sydney
Old farmers coming to Sydney must often be struck with the change of mind regarding rural pursuits. The soil has become important, and the farmer in town…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →London Wheat Market. London
The wheat market is firm, but inactive For Australian parcels. January delivery at Liverpool, 83s per quarter was paid…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Chamber of Commerce. Leading of Wool
A meeting of the council of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce was held in the chamber this morning, when Messrs. J. C. Reid…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farm and Produce. Sheep Breeding
The high prices of wool and mutton should Induce dockowners to take an extra amount of trouble with their sheep. They ought to breed from every good ewe…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Limewashing Farm Buildings
Those who keep live stock, particularly dairymen, should practice the strictest cleanliness. Milking sheds, pens, and yards used by stock ought to be kept in a…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce
Business in farm produce has been of very small volume during the week, and only actual requirements are being asked for. The wheat coming forward from…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Dairy Produce
A fairly good volume of business has been transacted in dairy produce during the week. Supplies of butter have been well maintained, and steady sales have…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Australian Wheat. London
Ten thousand tons of Australian wheat, January shipment, have been sold in London at 82s 6d per quarter…
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