Root of Sheep- Fly Problem
"Most country men know that the policemnan fly kills the small black fly. It Is Important that they should now say whether they have observed the 'policeman -fly killing the green…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Farming & the land, 1917
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Homebush Fat Stock Sales. Fall in Sheep
[?] to-day [?] owners [?] and the [?] competition, a [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Oversea Market Cables. Wheat. Chicago, Feb. 9
Chicago wheat futures are quoted:—May, opening 1.71¼ dollars, closing 1.68¼ dollars; July, opening 1.47[?] dollars, closing 1.46[?] dollars…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Chicago Wheat Clearances Exporters Not Afraid VANCOUVER
Chicago wheat is higher, as the result of a settlement of the threatened switchmen's strike on 18 railways, and the announcement of the seaboard clearances of breadstuffs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shortage of Wheat. Complaints in Tasmania. Hobart
A serious position has arisen in consequence of the shortage of stocks of wheat held by millers, who, through the State Government, have been endeavouring to obtain supplies…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wool Market. Position of French Buyers. Melbourne
With the acquisition of the Australian wool clip by the Commonwealth on behalf of the Imperial Government, the operations of the French Government on the Australian markets…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Another Wool Record. Greasy Appraised at 20&D Per Lb
The present series of wool appraisements is drawing to a close, 'and the date of the next Is now regarded as Indefinite. Two additional catalogues were made available for publication…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Record Season. N.s.w. Stock and Crops. Damage by Rain, Wind, and Rust
Reports furnished by meteorological observers throughout New South Wales state that exceptionally good rains were again experienced during January…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farmers' Union. Imperial Conference Decisions Melbourne
A conference of delegates representing branches of the Farmers' Union in the North-eastern district was held at Wangaratta yesterday, when it was unanimously decided:…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →On the Land. Farm and Station. Budding Fruit Trees
The budding of fruit trees usually may be carried out very successfully at the present time. During January and early February the trees are in good condition for working,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Profits of Farmers. Sacrifices in War Time. London, Feb. 10
Mr. R. E. Prothero (president of the Board of Agriculture), speaking at Preston, said that cereals and potatoes should be raised in the greatest possible quantities…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mutual Sacrifice. Seeking War Profits. a Word to Farmers
LONDON, Sunday.-- Mr. Prothore, President of the Board of Agriculture, speaking at Preston,said that cereals and potatoes should be raised in the greatest possible quantity…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dairy Factory Returns
BEGA.—The Bega Co-operative Creamery manufactured 161,359lb of butter during January and paid suppliers an average of is 312d per 1b not. The total pay amounted to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sheep-fly Pest
Mr. H. E. Kater, M.L.C., writes:—Most country men know that the policeman fly kills the small black fly, it is important that they should now say whether they have observed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Handling Their Own Wheat. Farmers Moving
The proposal of the West Australian Farmers and Settlers' Association for farmers to handle their own wheat was considered by the executive meeting of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Field, Orchard and Garden Crops. Pooling the Wheat An All-Australian Movement a Pool Controlled by the Farmers
The possibility of a continuation of the system of pooling the wheat of future crops throughout Australia, but entirely under the control of the farmers, is…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Next Season's Wheat. Farmers Want 4 [?] Sushel
At a meeting of [?] which has [?] the [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Four Shillings. Farmers and the Wheat Guarantee
At the last executive meeting of the F. and S. Association, the matter of the Government proposal for a guarantee of 3s for 1917-18 wheat was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two Thousand Sheep Die
A message from St. George states that the Mararoa River is in high flood, and overflowing the banks at several places. About two thousand…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Freight Arrangements
A cable from London states that the Board of Trade and Allied Executive Committee for Chartering has requested Messrs. Anderson, Anderson…
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