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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1973

136 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 7

Sheep blowfly strike causing serious losses Barry Baillie Livestock Officer (Sheep and Wool) Dubbo

Western Magazine · Monday 19 November 1973 · page 6

Sheep blowfly strike is a major problem in the district at the present time. Many deaths have already been reported, not to mention the loss of affected wool and loss of…

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Wheat prospects falling (A. J. Shaw) District Agronomist Warren

Western Magazine · Monday 19 November 1973 · page 7

The combined effects of disease and prolonged wet weather have sharply reduced the prospects for the Slate's wheat crop this season. This was staled today by the Minister for…

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Grain Insect Pests in Farm Storages

Western Magazine · Monday 19 November 1973 · page 6

There are instances where major Insect pests stored grain have developed resistance to the insecticides most commonly used to control them at some receival centres…

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Graziers Oppose Govt Cut in Wool Promotion

The Western Herald · Friday 23 November 1973 · page 1

The Federal Government’s decision to out back its contribution to wool promotion to 24 per cent in 1973/76 and…

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Selection and maintenance of some farm tools

Western Magazine · Monday 26 November 1973 · page 7

There are farm workshops and farm workshops, but it does really pay to have a…

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Huge Wool Dumping Container Complex

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1973 · page 9

The world’s most modem wool dumping and wool containerisation complex is nearing completion at Yennora. It is adjacent to Australia’s largest wool handling centre. The Facility has been designed and built by the…

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Agistment of sheep

Western Magazine · Monday 3 December 1973 · page 7

Agistment can be a valuable means of reducing the impact of drought, but there can be pitfalls for the unwary. Compare the way you go about arranging agistment with the suggestions…

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The Wise Farmer Plans and Saves

Western Magazine · Monday 3 December 1973 · page 6

There are many advantages in having a farm correctly planned and well laid out. The well-planned farm has a higher value because production is more efficient; net returns…

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Sheep blowfly season

Western Magazine · Monday 10 December 1973 · page 11

Blowfly strike is important enough in sheep at any time but this year it could easily become a very serious and widespread problem. This situation has arisen because of the luxuriant…

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Replacement rams due now Barry Baillie, District Livestock Officer (Sheep and Wool), Dubbo. Breeding Programs

Western Magazine · Monday 10 December 1973 · page 9

This time of the year most sheepbreeders should be starting lo think about buying replacement rams. Because rams influence approximately 75%…

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Warning of cattle tail tagging exemptions

Western Magazine · Monday 10 December 1973 · page 5

Exemption from tail tagging will be given only for genuine special store cattle sales approved by…

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Australian farm management society

Western Magazine · Monday 10 December 1973 · page 8

The basic aim of our Society is to bring together those interested in Farm Management…

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Farm Auction

Western Magazine · Monday 10 December 1973 · page 5

Mr T. Barrett, an Orange businessman has purchased “Fairbridge farm” at auction for an…

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Economics and Farm mechanisation

Western Magazine · Monday 10 December 1973 · page 5

During 1971, Australian growers produced about 16 million bushels of citrus and 50 million bushels of other fruit. In the same year, Australia produced 13 million tons of grain, 8…

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Rush for Wool in Oil Crisis

The Western Herald · Friday 14 December 1973 · page 2

Japanese mills have rushed to supplement wool stocks in the oil crisis. The Sydney wool manager…

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Specialised Wool Tours a New Feature

The Western Herald · Friday 14 December 1973 · page 6

Two world tours tailored for specific interests in wool have been designed by Dalgety Travel. The Sheep [?] will concentrate on sheep breeding and wool production while the Superfine Wool…

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