Dairying Notes
The group average test of 190,697 cows in New Zealand during October was 4.3, the milk average being 787 lbs. and the butterfat 33.6 lbs. The…
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Farming & the land, 1939
194 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 1 of 10
Turnips as a Catch Crop Reminder to Tableland Farmers
The cheapness of the seed, and the ease with which a crop of Swedes can be grown in the tableland areas, offers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Orchard Cover Crops Scon Time for Sowing
Early in February is the most suitable time for the sowing of orchard cover crops. The upkeep of humus in orchard soils is of great…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →When Dipping Sheep Practices to Be Avoided
Discussing recently a case of mortality in sheep following dipping, the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of Agriculture stated that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →How to Make Whitewash Many Uses on the Farm
Obtain, if possible, large pieces of fresh lump line, placed them in a very large bucket or other suitable container, and into this pour hot…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Progress of Junior Farmers' Clubs Karly Opposition
"The Junior Farmers' Movement has come to Australia and other parts of the world, and has come to stay," said Mr. J. Webb, Supervisor of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Great Disappointment. Junior Farmers' Show Abandoned
Owing to the adverse weather conditions, the Advisory Committee of Kangaloon Junto[?] Farmers' Club has decided to abandon the 1989 show…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Internal Parasites of Young Sheep Need for Early Treatment
Commenting in a recent report on the trouble being encountered in many parts of the State with internal parasitism of young sheep, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Good Dairy Buildings
" Good dairy buildings should include good sanitation, good lighting, and good ventilation. They should be so situated…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dairying Fodder Chops for Dairy Farmers To Maintain Production
If the dairy farmer was to keep up the production of his cows he must keep up the supply of feed, pointed out a special agricultural instructor of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Marketing of Butter Co Operation with New Zealand P D.S. Manager's Views
Co-operation with New Zealand of the London butter market would produce rich reward for both Australia and New Zealand producers, and Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wool Industry Methods of Reducing Cost of Production
To maintain the wool industry on a sound footing, with the capacity to compete successfully with the manufactures of artificial fibres, it is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ophthalmia in Sheep and Cattle Two Effective Lotions
Ophthalmia, an infectious inflammatory affection of the eyes, has occurred to a greater extent than usual in both sheep and cattle in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dairying Blending of Cream Greater Care Necessary
The hot, dry, dusty conditions experienced this summer have rendered it doubly necessary to exercise every care to preserve the quality of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sheep Dogs Yard Duck. Highlight of Berry Show
Patrons of Berry Show were provided with an item unique in Australian show records. Sheep for the sheep-dog trials had not arrived and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Water for Dairy Cows. As a Factor in Cream Quality
Although it is most desirable from many points of view that cows should have a plentiful supply of good, clean drinking water, sometimes the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sheep Breeding Standards to Be Aimed at
Discussing at a recent farmers' gathering at Tullibigeal the lines of sheep breeding suited to the South-west, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dairying Drought and Its Lessons
Need for Fodder Conservation. Only a few months back, when there was an abundance of pasturage in most dairying districts following…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Burrawang Sports. Junior Farmers' Show
There was a fair attendance at the sports held under the auspices of the Burrawang-Wild's Meadow Sports Club on Burrawang Park on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Yellow Big-Head in Sheep Problem of Treatment
Referring in a report to the occurrence in the north and west of the condition of sheep known as yellow big-head, a disease resulting…
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