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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
2
Agricultural correspondent reports a new unnamed wheat may yield about ten percent more than current varieties. It features shorter straw by about six inches, thicker stems, better wind and rain resilience, rust resistance, and flour suited for excellent bread.
The article argues that long bodied pigs yield leaner meat and better fat distribution, with overall leanness consistent through the carcass. It warns that overly fat hogs reduce shoulder quality and ham development, and notes longer pigs may have coarser frames if growth continues unchecked. E. J. Shelton.
The International Institute of Agriculture warns 1938-39 may see little improvement in world demand for wheat. Europe expects good crops, while exporting nations like the United States Canada Argentina and Australia may face reduced European demand and tighter purchasing power in the Far East. Australia reports higher planted area but overall yields and weather remain favorable. 1937-38 shows Britain taking about one third of its wheat imports from Australia, with Canada and the United States also contributing sizable shares.
Agricultural conference speaker Mr. J. Douglass notes Chinese market gardeners began commercial growing during labour shortages in the gold diggings era and held areas in Sydney for over a century. He observes a decline of Chinese workers, a rise of driven white growers, and increasing Italian participation.
A breeder warns that handling a sow with a very young litter should be avoided to prevent crushing piglets. Avoid unnecessary handling of newborns as it unsettles the sow. An old saying states newborn pigs may wander if touched. If the sow furrows in a closed pen, piglets may find their way back. in open runs they risk exposure and death.
Wheatbelt farmers reveal pasture improvements using subterranean clover. Se summarising reports from Kojonup and Balgarrup growers show stocking rates increasing from one sheep per three to four acres to one sheep per one to three acres after clover adoption. Trials with Wimmera rye grass and blade grasses aim to balance fertility and curb pasture deterioration.
The passage traces seed broadcasting to mid century then the advent of mechanised drills from America and England. It notes the shift from hand sowing to seed machines, the rise of the combine drill, and key Australian contributions such as K A Squires in 1917 who expanded drill openings to 33 from 16. The piece details improvements in seed placement, moisture conservation, and the move from rigid to spring tynes.
The article discusses W. H. Campbell of Nyabing promoting subterranean clover on light land for grazing, citing 4000 acres north of Katanning, 14.15 inches rainfall in eight years, and a paddock already proving the method. It traces early seeders from Jethro Tull to modern grain drills, noting English origins, American development, and the rise of Australian-made drills around 1901 by John Mitchell.
In this region farmers turn to hogs for relief as the hogs bring home the bacon and mortgage relief becomes a practical option, despite hogs lacking the glamour of other livestock. The text notes the hog’s economic value amid agricultural conditions.
The Polwarths, export lamb producers, are a fixed comeback breed 15 percent merino and 25 percent Lincoln. Originating in Victoria from the Ideal, Polwarth derives its name from Polwarth in Victoria. The breed dates to 1880 with wool around 58s and a four inch staple, and Victorian lambing averages over seven years show 8 percent.
New Zealand writer C W Burnaud returns from Denmark praising a cooperative rooted agricultural model. He notes farmers treat hired help as family, emphasize efficiency, culture, and education, and rely on cooperative structures over government subsidies to sustain a resilient, adaptable society. He highlights Danes' balanced outlook and perseverance through hardship.
The article prescribes burning Stockholm tar in a piggery using a red hot bar to produce pleasant fumes. It claims the fumes act as an antiseptic and aid cough or bronchial trouble when inhaled or touched to a sow's nostril. It also mentions a horse nostril application for germ prevention in unfamiliar stables.
The Jersey cow Av on Valley owned by J Wilson records 54809 pounds of fat in 365 days. Tested at five years eight months old she produced 655.18 pounds of fat in 273 days at 63 percent yield.
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