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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

164 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 7 of 9

Fertilisers for Tomates Plant-food Requiremonts of the Crop

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 4

All experiments with tomatoes, states a departmental pamphlet, have shown the need of the plant for phosphoric acid in some form or…

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Aid for Wheat All States Rally Federal Achievement Mr. Thorby's Interest

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 September 1938 · page 3

The Federal Government is frankly relieved by the decision of the States to accept their part of the responsibility for stabilising the wheat position…

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Farms Competition Local Entrants Prominent

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 September 1938 · page 2

South Coast dairy farmers were prominent in the list of awards in the Former and Settler and the Milk Board dairy farm…

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Forage Crops for Pigs Solution of Many Pork and Bacon Production Problems

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 3

There is nothing that will solve as many of the problems of pork or bacon production as an abundance of good forage. Pigs of all classes…

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Dirt Breeds Flies. Why Refuse Should Not Be Tolerated Wear the Dairy

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

Many flies in the house or dairy indicate accumulations of refuse materials on or near the premises. Files, as well as being a nuisance…

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Dirt Breeds Flies Why Refuse Should Not be Tolerated Near the Dairy

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 4

Many flies in the house or dairy indicate accumulations of refuse materials on or near the premises…

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Dairying Better Returns From Better Pastures Good Feeding Essential for Profitable Dairying

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 3

A herd must be well fed if it is to produce to its maximum ability, and good pastures are no less important than good cows. Good cows and good…

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Dipping of Sheep for External Parasites Some Important Precautions

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 4

The full measure of protection can-not be obtained from any sheep dip unless the sheep be dipped thoroughly and the directions given on the packet…

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Control of Worms in Sheep Importance of Early Detection

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 4

It is a great mistake to adopt a too complacent attitude with regard to the question of parasites in stock. It is a fatal error for a sheepowner…

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Dairying Good Pasture Plus Silage For Maintenance of Milk Yields

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 3

The advantages to be gained from top dressing and other methods of pasture improvement are becoming increasingly evident to dairy farmers,…

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Empire Theatre. "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm."

The Southern Mail · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

The screen adaptation of the well-known novel, "Rebecca of Sunny-brook Farm," will be shown at the Empire Theatre on Saturday and…

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Internal Parasites of Sheep Advice on Treatment

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 4

It is noted that internal parasites of sheep have been responsible's for a good deal of trouble, observes the Acting…

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Winter Losses From Malnutrition Need for Pasture Renovation and Cultivation of Fodder Crops

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 4

L[?]es from malnutrition in both sleep and cattle, due to lack of sufficient feed during the winter months, are…

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Dipping of Sheep For Control of External parasites

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 4

Under the Stock Diseases Act, 1923, infestation with sheep "tick" and sheep louses are notifiable diseases, and…

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Dairying Feeding of Dairy Cows In Relation to Milk Production

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 3

It is generally known that the milk yields can be greatly increased with the same cows, if they are properly and sufficiently fed. In good seasons…

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Fertilisers for Vegetable Crops

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 3

It is generally agreed that correct manurial practice is almost essential for the profitable production of vegetables under most conditions in this…

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Quality Dairy Products Dependent on Good Buildings

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 4

Buildings used for the milking of cows and for the handling, treatment, and storage of milk and cream should be situated and constructed…

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Cleaning of Dairy Premises An Adequate Water Supply Essential

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 29 October 1938 · page 4

To keep dairy premises and particularly the floors, in a clean condition, an ample supply of water is necessary. The limited quantity of water so…

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Farmers Should Make Silage. Mr. Bate Gives Good Advice

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 2

Speaking at the Agricultural Bureau Conference, at Camden. on Thursday, Mr. Jeff Bate said that he predicted a t[?] growth of…

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Dairy Fanner Candidate Mr. Gilmore Slates the Milk Board

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 2

Hr. T. F. Gilmore, the Picton candidate, is no friend of the link Board. He makes this plain in his addresses from which we make some…

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