Export Demand Expected for A.I.S. Cattle
A DEMAND from overseas countries for Australian cattle after the war is expected by the Federal Council of the A.I.S. Society…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Farming & the land, 1942
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Red Poll Breeders Want New Order For Cattle Sales
THAT the order of sale be decided by draw the first year, breeds rotating in future years, was a suggestion which the N.S.W. branch of the Red Poll Breeders…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Manpower Shortage Hampers Smooth Handling of Wool
LATEST advices from overseas indicate a continued heavy consumption of wool. Available stocks have been established in England and the U.S.A. and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →U.S. Orders Less Wool for Civilians
CABLES from Washington state that the U.S. War Production Board has ordered sweeping reductions in the use of high-grade new wool for civilian…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wonga Rams Carry Bulky Fleeces of Good Wool
DESPITE an exceptionally hard season rams from the Wonga Merino stud of Messrs. John A. Culley and Co., Jerilderie, again…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wool Prices Controlled by Britain and United States
PURCHASE of wool by the British Government in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand was automatically a stabilising influence on values…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →On the Land Wheat Area Reduced More Oats To Be Grown
Less wheat and more oats may be expected in New South Wales this season. That is the opinion of Mr. H. C…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Queensland Weekly Letter Rubber Production Plan for N.Q. State's Big Canned Butter Order
IF a plan, which the Agriculture Minister (Mr. Bubcock) has submitted to the Commonwealth Government, is a success Queensland will…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Farm Tractor
WHEN buying new covers the purchase of new tubes as well is an economical practice. It is a great mistake to make do with old tubes when new covers…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Big Reduction in India's Jute Crop
THE 1941 production of jute in India, including Nepal, is estimated at 8,432,555 bales of 400-lb., less than one-half of last season's crop. Final forecast…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Denmark's Success Due to Small Farming Areas
SMALL, farms were the secret of Denmark's success, stated Mr. Mr. Bryant, in a letter to Nambucca "News…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Retail Potato Prices To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler"
Sir:—When one pays 4d. per lb for potatoes, as some peopel do, one begins to think he is eating money. I am under the impression that potatoes are selling…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cushy Job To The Editor, "Farmer and Settler"t
Dear Sir:—A press report states that a man has been appointed as Tea Con-troller at a salary of £1800 a year, plus 30/- per day expenses. This…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farmer's Complaint To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler"t
Sir: recently we made a complaint to the Egg Board. The board did not answer until they received our next consignment, in which they stated there…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Manpower Regulations and Poultry Farmers To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler"
Sir,—A matter of grave concern to the poultry industry at the moment is the manpower regulations. Reports in the press have shown that exemptions have…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Farmer Takes Bright View of Poultry Industry Prospects
AN optimistic view of the poultry industry was taken by a poultry farmer in Blacktown district in an interview with the "Farmer and Settler" this week. Poultry farmers, like all food producers, would have a big…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Quality of Eggs Influence of Handling on the Farm
Many farmers in country districts who send eggs to the Egg Marketing Board's depots complain of the grading down of their produces and the consequent l[?]w…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Displaced by Stud Sheep and Cattle on Improved Pasture
THE slump in wheat prices about six years ago brought a successful change in farming methods used by Mr. A. J. Kendall, of Glendoon, Henty. Previously wheat was grown…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Wheat Market
A GOOD demand for wheat for the produce trade was reported today. The market for wheat for export flour is very dull and the position generally is quiet…
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