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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
9
Global sheep totals show gains in Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand but severe drought in the Union causes losses well over a million head. Argentina and Europe report declines while the United States stays among few rising markets under a three year livestock plan.
A Farmer USA report notes 96 percent of wheeled tractors bought in 1938 remained in use ten years later and many 20 year old machines still operate. From 1930 to 1947 annual hours rose from 400 to 634 as rubber tires and sturdier builds extend life.
Report shows UK mouldboard plough production over three years ending last March at 174,864 units, with Ferguson tractors accounting for 63,477. The 100000th plough was presented to Mr Harry Ferguson at Darlaston plant where a plough is produced every five minutes. The managing director calls the plant the most efficient in the world and urges price restraint through better production to curb inflation. Ferguson credits workers and growth, noting potential 30 percent production gains could lower prices.
A compact reflection on the chain reaction behind paused buying and selling. When purchases halt the market tightens as production slows, workers lose hours, and incomes shrink, feeding further reductions in demand and activity.
Officials of the Returned Servicemen's League warn that farm placements under the Soldier Settlement Commission lag far behind demand. A league spokesman says 400 ex servicemen could be settled yearly if Crown land were available, but current prices and Federal backing hinder progress. The Federal Government is accused of not supporting the State government, delaying rehabilitation on farms.
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