Dual purpose cows debated in dairy farming debates
A fragmented essay argues against dual purpose cows, listing three opposing groups: pure beef stock breeders, advocates tied to beef production, and indifferent farmers. It warns the dairy cow’s primacy for profit, critiques attempts to merge dairy and beef traits, and questions long run viability of dual purpose stock versus focused dairy breeds. The text laments practical weaknesses and envisions future dairy-focused breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jul Lower
Indstey
Amd
Bes
Gonwil
Salt for Stock Keeps Dairies Healthy and Profitable
A historical note argues for regular salt in farm animal diets. It cites research and expert opinion, including Professor Aitken and Boussingault, asserting salt supports appetite, tissue repair, and muscular vigor, while potassium-rich foods create salt cravings. The piece links salt intake to cattle health and dairy profitability.
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Annals
Aitken
Boussingault
Development of the Potato in Global Agriculture
A historical overview notes the potato started as a wild plant in Chile Peru and Mexico and is now grown worldwide with an annual 5 million ton yield. It highlights Britain Australia New Zealand and United States production, values, and yields, and mentions a new National Potato Society addressing consumer and producer interests.
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Chile
Peru
Mexico
United States
New Zealand
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Europe and America share farming notes and farm yields
Notes from various sources discuss Germany hosting thirty one agricultural colleges and many eohours, the United States with six agricultural colleges and 19,000 students, and a 900000 pound yearly income. It covers horse feeding, Brisbane whitewash hinges from hemp tow, Germany's grain crop failure in 1772 and rise of potato farming, Germany becoming the world’s top potato producer, a Mackay district farmer reporting cotton yields of 1,368 pounds per acre, and Sea Island and Upland rarities with plans to plant more land.
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Germany
United States
Brisbane
Queensland
Mexico
Department of Agriculture
United Kingdom
Mackay
Sea Island
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