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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
12
Dr Fairless and Dr Roberts urged the Water Commission to extend construction to include irons and channels to carry anticipated extra water from the new Eildon, arguing that west of the river would lose advantage unless the channels are completed. The motion seeks immediate action on the proposed improvements.
The minister of agriculture says science can curb costs and boost production as world prices rise. Victorian research, extension grants, and certified seed initiatives aim to place farm advice in every farmer’s hands. Grants support a five year expansion to intensify outreach, tech methods, and insect and plant control across the state.
In Victoria seasonal pasture growth hinges on weather. Autumn drought can limit feed, prompting farm managers to plan for stock maintenance during dry spells. Fertiliser can aid recovery when rains return, with perennial pastures rebounding more readily than annuals.
Professor Wadham told the Dairy Ination Committee in Melbourne that Australia has no large tracts of dairy land and should not force expansion into unsuitable areas. He urged focusing on wool, wheat, and some meats for export and noted high costs where cows cannot be milked year round. He called for a new farming costs survey and criticized industry inefficiency based on a 1947 analysis.
A Country Party rally held by the Goorambat and Thoona branches drew strong attendance. Speakers included Senator George Rankin, J McDonald MLA, F A Cook MLA, and TUSiyo Davy the Indi candidate. H B Wallace presided in the absence of the Shire President.
Dal era and Co announce sheep sales on the 14th 15th and 16th with ram sales at Younghusband's wool store on July 16 Entries close this week and schedules are available from the Fg oes Sheep Society office A G Young secretary of the Albury Sheep Show.
The Victorian Government reportedly considers a road tax on vehicles carrying potatoes out of Victoria. The move aims to deter inter State buyers and keep prices paid to growers by the Potato Board, arguing it could skirt constitutional limits on interstate trade.
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