Soil Fertility Loss; British Farmer Crities
THE lack of attention by Australian farmers to the need for restoring and retaining humus impressed the members of the British…
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Progressive Farmer Contest
Of the 17 finalists in the Progressive Farmer Competition, the claims of 15 are now before the panel of adjudicators. One candidate (Mr. S,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm Lads Leave The Land
SINCE 1938 not one lad from the 12 schools in the Nabiac district, who had passed the intermediate examination, had gone back to the land…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →F.S.A. President's Letter Policy of U.K. Farmers' Unions; Discussion by Branches Suggested
YELLOW PRODUCERS.—By to-day's mail I am in receipt of a transcript of the policy of the three Farmers' Unions of the United Kingdom. The British conception of agricultural organisation is largely the…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →On & Off the Farm An Educated Goanna
While installing a plant on the property of Mr. Ken Gilligun at Aberdeen, near Scone, an irrigation expert was puzzled on finding his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farm Building & Construction Reinforcing of Concrete; Hints on Foundations, Floors & Walls
IT would be difficult to discuss in a newspaper article the reinforcing of concrete in detail and at great length. Such a discussion would require much space and the greater part of it would he of little interest and use to the man on the land. It should be adequate to give a few simple illustrations that may have general application for…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Burrcutter and His Mate. Pertinent Points About Self-Contained Farms
"IN these days of world-wide food shortage and Australia-wide rationing" said the Burr cutter, ignoring the meaning glance which…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Imported Aberdeen Angus Bull For "Nailsworth Farms"
THE yearling Aberdeen Angus bull, Sceptre of Charterhouse, recently imported by Norman Bird and Co., proprietors of "Nailsworth Farms,"…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Breeding Farm Stock Veterinary To answer your question our veterinarian must know all the facts. therefore give full particulars of the malady when you write. All inquiries should be addressed to "The Land" Newspaper Ltd. Box 1558E. G.P.O., Sydney, and not to our veterinarian personally Blackhead Is Serious Disease of Turkeys
BLACk HEAD (Enter hepatitis, is an acute contagious disease which is usually associated with turkeys but is now recognised as affecting fowls. This disease is certainly one of the most serious maladies prevalent among turkeys. Although commonly called "blackhead" this is a misnomer as going black in the head is…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Export Price Causes Concern Farmers Fear Losses On Egg Returns
CONCERN was felt by members of Associated Poultry Farmers of Australia at losses the industry would be forced to bear at the low export price of 1/8 per dozen F.O.B., the price at which eggs were supplied to the British…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Good Rain Will Help Dairymen, Wheatgrowers Notes from Victoria
DAIRYING and wheatgrowing districts are expected to benefit from the good rainfall recorded over the State early this…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →On First Leg Of Overseas Survey Of Dairying
MR. C. Sheehy, who, with Mr. G. C. Howey, will make are overseas survey in several countries for the Australian dairying…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Dairy Industry Has Reached Crossroads
THERE is a necessity to continue efforts to lower cost of milk production on farms and of stimulating processors to greater effciency in their operations. Research must be intensified to…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Would Speed Change-over To Livestock Improved Living Standards British Farmers Told Possible Effects Loan From U.S.
VERY little information has been given on the possible effects of the proposed United States loan to Britain on agriculture in Australia. The British farmer, however, has not been left so much in the dark…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Rutherglen Bug Attacks Crops In Plague Numbers
RUTHERGLEN bugs were attacking potato stands or the central tablelands in plague numbers and, unfortunately, cost of…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Rain Improves Potato Crop Outlook, But Moth Appears
JANUARY rain proved very timely in all main potato districts, at crops were beginning to deteriorate owing to soils drying out. Potato…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Extensive Trials Of Soy Beans Many Varieties Tested Crop Gives Promise On Northern Tablelands
EXTRAORDINARY development of the soy bean industry in the United States in recent years has focussed the attention of other countries on the possibilities of the crop. This is particularly so in Australia and…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Parkes Farmers Warned On Menace Of Weed Pests
VEGETABLES (particularly tomatoes) in Parkes district have deteriorated somewhat, reports the agricultural instructor (Mr. Eric Powell…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Conditions For Grain Sorghum Crops Not Good
RECENT rains would be too late for the bulk of grain sorghum sowings and it was doubtful whether they could mature before frosts, reported…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dairymen Await Reply On Price
AS the question of an increase in the price of milk paid to producers is now being considered by both Federal and State Governments…
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