Foot abcess in sheep
Several times in recent weeks foot abcess has been diagnosed in pregnant ewes on farms near Blayney. Carcoar Veterinary Inspector. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1973
136 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 7
Why Dehorn Cattle? B. I. Mackay, (Beef Cattle), District Livestock Officer
Bruising and injury to cattle shortly before slaughter causes serious carcase damage and financial loss to the producer and the industry. Horns play a big…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Outlook grim for some wheat men
Not all sections of NSW had benefited from autumn rains and farmers in the northern…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Control of broad-leaved weeds in young cereal crops A. J. Shaw, District Agronomist Warren
The autumn and early winter of 1973 has been an extremely favourable one for wheat farmers…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Just a weekend farmer ... ... but a Jack of all trades
Mr Claude Stockings lists his occupation as âgrazierâ but heâs only a weekend farmer. For the other five days he âworksâ in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Earthmite control in pasture and cereal crops A. J. Shaw District Agronomist WARREN
Earthmite are active only during winter months. They are a serious pest of improved pastures and young cereal crops. Two species of earthmite exist, red-legged earthmite found as…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cattle Cutting Day
The Far Western Cutting and Roping Club will be holding a Cattle Cutting Day next Saturday, 21st…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wool Spinning School
Plans are well in hand for the Wool Spinning School on July 24th and 25th at Bourke C.W.A. Rooms,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Increased Costs in Wool Production
Although wool income in [?]/73 would exceed £1000 million for the first time since the record income of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Attending Dalgety’s Wool Marketing Discussions
Our photograph taken on Wednesday Afternoon shows, from the left: MR. IAN BONIFANT, General Manager of Dalgety in N.S.W.; MR. RON NEY, Manager of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →What farmers should know about selling coarse grains and oilseeds Where Are the Markets?
Before England became a member of the European Economic Community, this country was an important customer for Australian grains, especially wheat. The situation has changed dramatically since…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Spiny Emex (Cat Head) control in cereal crops
Due to the good seasonal conditions spiny emex could be a problem in many crops on the lighter soils of the Coonamble Agronomy district…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wool Processing Plant for Bourke?
Another wool processing plant was likely t be established as a joint venture in country N.S.W. in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sheep M Eats Board
Twelve valid nominations to contest the election of five producersâ representatives to the sheep…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Elders - G.M. Wool Sales
At the 1st Wool Sales of the Season held on Wednesday, 18th July, Elders G.M. realised the following prices…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Butterfly Farm
The N.R.M.A. advises of a unique new attraction in the Hawkesbury district, a Butterfly Farm…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Feed those pregnant ewes Barry Baillie, District Livestock Officer, (Sheep & Wool) Dubbo
Although pastoral conditions appear very favourable for lambing, sheepbreeders should still be aware of the nutritional requirements of pregnant ewes during the 6 weeks prior to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Buoyant markets seen for grain sorghum crops
Extremely buoyant domestic and export markets for next seasonâs grain sorghum…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Australian cattle dogs sought the world over
Cattlemen in the worldâs leading beef producing countries are looking to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sheep vaccines— vaccinations
The use of multiple vaccines in controlling Pulpy Kidney, Tetanus, Blood Poisoning, Black Disease and Blackleg, have proved sound and worthwhile management procedures…
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