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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1913

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The Dairy. Streaky Butter. Some of the Causes. Methods of Control

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 3

Inexperienced buttermakers often find tho finished article streaky, or mottled, without being able to account for the damaged condition. Butter must be…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon J. L. Trans, Minister of Agricultural and are based mainly on the experiments of the Departments. No. 102. AGRICULTURAL…

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Butterfly Farms

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 3

It is, perhaps, not a matter of general knowledge that in England there are at least three farms devoted entirely to the cultivation of butterflies and moths…

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The Dairy. Hotter Making. Difficulties of Churning

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 4

In cold weather thoro is often a deal of trouble in making butter. At a low temperature cream la almost lifeless, and in that condition It is said to be…

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Attracting Farmers

Robertson Advocate · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 2

Since it has now been guaranteed that the water conserved by the Murrumbidgee scheme will be available as fast as the land can be settled, Mr.L…

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Pastoral. a Suggestion

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 3

The assistant sheep and wool expert, addressing one of the branches of the Agricultural Bureau made a suggestion that is worth the attention of…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 3

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trefle, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Departments. AGRICULTURAL. SEED WHEAT…

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Making Good Butter. Pure Milk Essential

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 4

It is necessary to use only pure, uncontaminated milk for the production of prime butter. In a great many cases an objectionable flavor is due to…

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The Dairy. Heifer Calves. Their Early Days. Great Care Essential

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 4

"Fow dairymen scorn to realise that the cow's future performance, as a milker, depends largely on the treatment she receives in her earliest days…

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Wheat Averages Again. Incidentally a Correction

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 4

A week or two ago in making a comparison between the average wheat yield in this State inst year, and the average yields on the farmers' experiment…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon, J. L. Trefid, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. No. 104. AGRICULTURAL…

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Dairying. Separating the Milk. Reasons for Early Operation

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 4

The separation of cream from milk mainly depends on the amount of centrifugal force which is brought to boar on each particle of butter fat, so that,…

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Butter in Winter. Farm Methods

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 4

The experience and methods adopted by an American farmer's wife in regard to the making of butter in winter are of universal interest. It has been a…

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The Dairy. the Dairy Cow. Her Food Requirements

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 4

A cow requires food whether she is milking or not. The amount of food necessary to maintain a dry cow in fair condition, so that she will neither…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 3

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trefid, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Departments. 105 IRRIGATION…

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The Workers and the Farmers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 2

"Mr. Fisher promises us more protection. Well, America is learning the lesson of protection, and is turning away from high tariffs. I…

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Farming on Shares

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 3

There is in vogue in Ontario a system of land tenure, which is practically unknown in England, that of renting on a share basis. This arises mainly…

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Milk Can Shed. Dairy Farm Essential

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 4

It is a great convenience to have milk cans on a level with the waggon which is to draw them to the factory, and it is a good plan to have the platform…

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The Dairy. the Robber Cow. Finding Her Out

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 4

An American dairyman explains how he discovered tho robber cow in his herd. "I hod two registered Jersey helfors," he says, "both two years old,…

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Prizes for Butter and Cheese

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 3

The Department of Agriculture is in receipt of entry forms and particulars of the prizes to be offered for [?]onial butter and cheese at the dairy show to…

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