The Cause of Kemp in Wool. Only to be Bred Out
The nature and cause of kemp in wool is little understood by the average breeder. Bowman says:—"In proportion as the purity of the breed is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farming & the land, 1911
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"To the Land." Encouragement to Wheat- Growers. the Use of the Elevator
Mr. Griffith, Minister for Works, made certain interesting announcements yesterday in his implies to various deputations as to the policy of the Government in stimulating the production…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →London Market Cables. Visible American Wheat. London, Feb. 8, 6.50 p.m
The visible supplies of American wheat and flour east of the Rocky mountains are estimated by "Bradstreet's" at the equivalent in wheat of 74,323,000 bushels, compared with…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →F.A.Q Wheat. Season's Standard Not Yet Fixed. Some Views on the System
The F.A.Q. wheat standard cannot be fixed until the grain section of the Chamber of Commerce is in possession of more samples…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Droving in the Queensland Desert. the Perils of the Dry Stages. How Five Thousand Sheep Were Lost
In a recent issue mention was made of the fact that nerarly 5,000 sheep were smothered in a "rush" for shelter on a dry stage in Queensland, the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Berry. Cattle Parades on Second Day. Strong Remarks by Minister. Offending Societies to Lose Subsidy. (From Our Special Reporter.) Berry
The Berry show was concluded to-day the society being fortunate in having a fine day. As a result there was a splendid attendance the special trains from the north and south…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hints for the Farmer
As few fanners know how to measure excavations for tanks and dams the following is a simple-rule:—(1) To the greater length add half the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cultivation Wagga Crop Competition. The Value of Fallowing
The results of the growing-crop competition, promoted by the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, have been issued in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Conference on Dry Farming
The interstate dry-farming conference, with special reference to wheatgrowing, will be opened in Adelaide, on March 6. Mr. G. L. Sutton, State…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm Telephones. Government Neglect
L. C. writes: — "Telephone communication to remote districts is of vital importance to settlers, and is a question that…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Australian Flocks and Herds The Dairy Industry
Never mix fresh warm milk with that which has been cooled. Never close a can containing warm milk which has not been aerated…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bushcraft and Farm Wrinkles a Sparrow Scare
An orchardist gives the following description of a remedy which he says is effectual for starlings and sparrows:—"Procure some long strips of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Poultry on the Farm
Few businesses can be operated in as wide a range of climate and in as varied conditions as a poultry farm. A tablespoonful of salad oil poured…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Progress of Australian Dairying. a Great Future for the Industry. Enormous Expansion at Home New Markets Abroad
The dairying industry in Australia shows enormous expansion, and new districts under clo[?] settlement, by introducing butter factories, are…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Cheese in London. Some Practical Facts for Dairymen
The trial shipment of cheese from the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, N.S.W., despatched from Sydney last September, [?] with a favorable…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Coastal Farmers' Society. the Half Year's Operations. a Flourishing Business on Small Capital
The half-yearly meeting of N.S.W. Coastal Farmers' Society, Limited, was held at Bega last week. The report and balance sheet showed a turnover…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Farmers' Meetings and Movements
Entries for the Alstonville show total 2,469. Bogan Gate P. and A. Association has decided to hold its next carnival…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Crops at Gundagal
Oats are a scarce commodity in Gundagal district, N.S.W., due in a large measure to the depredations of cater-pillars. One farmer at Bongoongolong…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Finance for the Farmer. Money to Purchase Land
Welsmantel asks if the N.S.W. Government Savings Bank will advance money to assist small holders to purchase land…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fruit Crops in the South. Orchards Looking Well
Mr. W. J. Allen, fruit expert to the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture, who has returned from a visit to the orchards in the southern district, states…
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