Dairymen Defy Govt.; Strike Starts To-day
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The President of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council (Mr. Eikin) said tonight that dairymen were just as determined in their stand as the Government…
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Farming & the land, 1945
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"Fodder For Racehorse None For Farmers"
SYDNEY, Wednesday. — Racing stables and less deserving people, were getting preference in fodder supplies according to information…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Farm Mechanisation Units for Newrybar
A meeting of farmers was held at Newrybar Hall recently to select the most suitable plant for use in their district under the farm…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lismore Cattle Sales
A yarding of 340 head of cattle was on offer at Lismore sale yesterday. [?] firm market prevailed for quality springing and calved heifers, with [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →DWAC Secretary Says Farmers Should be Told Wheat Position
The sooner the authorises make a pronouncement on future wheat supplies for stock owners the better, the secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Butter Subsidy Inadequate: Increase Urged
Claiming that the present butter subsidy was inadequate, the Secretary of Casino branch of the Primary Producers' Union (Mr. M…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big British Post-war Butter Cheese Market
Post-war markets for butter and cheese in Great Britain would be much greater than the pre-war market, said the British Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →CASINO P.P.U. REPORT Low Butter Subsidy Unfair To Producer
Claiming that the present butter subsidy was inadequate, the secretary of Casino branch of the Primary Producers' Union (Mr. M. Kunkler), in his annual report said the position was unsatisfactory to the farmer. A readjustment should he considered…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Poor Citrus Crop Likely Next Year
SYDNEY, Wednesday: The secretary of the Fruit Growers' Association (Mr P. T. Allard) said today it was probable that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heavy Losses End U.S. Govt. Farm Insurance Scheme
From 1939 to 1943 wheat farmers in the United States were able to insure their crops against "all risks." By paying a premium they could be assured of a minimum income, even though their crop was a complete failure. The US. Government has now brought…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Abolition of Farm Price Ceilings Urged
Referring to appeals made by both the Federal and State authorities for increased production of vegetables and other primary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dairy Produce
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The rates for dairy produce showed no change at Sussex Street to-day. Marketing Bureau quotations: Butter, 169s 4d; cheese,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Commercial Farm Produce
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The market for bran and pollard was unchanged at £6 per ton…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Improved Supply of Wheat
The position regarding the supply of wheat to the Far North Coast for pig fodder has shown a considerable improvement…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Norco to Collect Data on Butter Production Cost
Norco Co-op. Ltd. will collect detailed information regarding the cost of producing butter. It is planned to collate replies from at least 10 per cent. of the suppliers. This decision was reached at the monthly meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dairymen's Dec. Cheque £68,000 Less Than 1943
Dairymen supplying cream to Norco will receive £68,744 less for last month's butter than they did in December, 1943, although the pay was one-eighth of a penny higher…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Poor Citrus Crop
SYDNEY, Friday.—The Secretary of the Fruit Growers' Association (Mr. P. T. Allard) said it was probable that next year's citrus…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fertilisers For Banana Farms Urgently Needed
SYDNEY, Friday.—The banana industry had missed out in the allocation of fertilisers for 1945[?] Not one pound had been allocated…
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CANBERRA, Sunday: Negotiations for the sale of Australia's surplus butter, cheese and other dairy products to Britain at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Forde Appeals to Dairymen
CANBERRA, Sunday: A further appeal to Sydney dairymen to supply milk to the public was made today by the acting Prime…
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