The Breeding of Dairy Cattle
A paper on the abovenamed subject, written by a well-known successful breeder of dairy cattle, Mr. R. H. Autill of Picton, was read by Mr. Jas. Yeo at the…
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Farming & the land, 1907
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The Breeding of Dairy Cattle
At the Robertson School of Arts on Thursday evening last a paper on "The breeding" of dairy cattle," written by Mr. R. H. Antill, was read by Mr. James Yeo before…
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The opinions expressed concerning our various experimental farms are at least conflicting. Certainly to our hard headed farmers of lim[?] capital, Hawkesbury…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Word to Farmers
In connection with the immigration movement, advices have been received to the effect the good opportunities exist from time of inducing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farm and Field. Device for Catching Pigs
One of the hardest jobs on a ,farm is the catching and holding of large pies for ringing or castrating, though the latter operation is usually performed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Butter Exhibit at Berry Show. Robertson Gains First Prize
The butter competitions at the Berry National Show last week created great interest, and the entries ware the largest on record. In the class for local consumption…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →B.D. Farm and Dairy Company. Weekly Market Report
Butter.—The market remains unchanged, and we still quote 88s for choice butter, 1s to 2s extra for superfine brands. A strong local demand prevails for choicest, and…
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Mr. M. M'Baron, of Alstonville, Richmond River, during a recent visit to this district, purchased about 10 head of choice breeding cattle, selected from some of the best herds…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →B.D. Farm and Dairy Company. Weekly Market Report
Butter—The market is still weaker, and on Monday next the price will be 84s to 86s for first-class, one shilling extra for superfine quality. The late rains in the south…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm and Field. Quality and Vitality of Farm Seeds
Recent advances in seed-testing have caused a good deal of attention to be paid purity and germinating power, which are rightly appreciated. It may…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Consideration of Farm Yard Manure
Experiments made by the late Dr. Voelcker showed that five tons of fresh farm yard manure are reduced to four tons if allowed to lie until the straw is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Profitable Farming
A record yield of Algerian oats has been obtained by Mr. H. Oliver Carter, of Gundaroo. He towed 14 acres and from the area gathered on the average 74 bushels per acre…
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IN many districts of the State, during the recent harvest, much difficulty was experienced by farmers in obtaining the necessary labour for taking off the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →B.D. Farm and Dairy Company
The half yearly meeting of shareholders of the above company was held in the School of Arts, Robertson, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Jas. Alcorn (chairman of directors)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Barrima District Farm and Dairy Co
The annual meeting of the above company was held in the School of Arts, Robertson, on Saturday last, there being a large attendance of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →B.D. Farm and Dairy Company. Weekly Market Report
Butter—The tone of the market both for local and export purpose is good, and we bare no change to report in values. First class it quoted at 85s to 86s, with is extra…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Barrima District Farm and Dairy Company. a Record Year—a Discordant Note
At the annual meeting of shar[?]holders of the above company, which was held at Robertson last Saturday, some discussion took place on the report and balance sheet…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Experiments with Wheat
Mr. P. Baker, of Virginia, South Australia, during the last two seasons has sown 13 different kinds of wheat, to experiment on their productiveness with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Growing Wheat by Electricity
Good results wars recently obtained in South Australia from an experiment carried out in growing wheal by electricity. It was only done…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Utilising Farm Yard Manure
The "Southern Planter," published at Virginia, U.S.A., concludes some lengthy calculations as to the value of farm yard manure with the following words of…
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