Weather and farming notes from the Southern wheat belt
In Guewangerapoma district the land faces a dry spell with little ploughing and concerns over seeding viability. Reports cover sheep theft at Langill Station near Skipton, millet fodder as cattle feed, marginal hay crops, fertilizer use, and farming methods including land drainage and trench ploughing to improve soil conditions for drought and wet seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guewangerapoma
Wheat Belt
Saya Rusticus
Crowth
Owen
Marino
Improving Soil Texture With Green Manuring And Crops
The article discusses enhancing soil texture and fertility through green manuring with clover and English alfalfa, sowing fodder crops, and using catch crops to reduce work while boosting grain, oat, or corn yields. It notes root activity and microbial health as key benefits and emphasizes stock-fed crops contributing to soil health.
Animal welfare during lambing and drought time farming
A detailed early 20th century guide from Mr. W. G. Dowling on humane handling of ewes and lambs. It warns against forcing mothers to move during lambing, recommends patient waiting, proper hydration and gradual exertion, and stresses keeping dogs restrained. It notes legal risks under cruelty laws and the financial burden of careless transport versus careful, practical stock management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moti
Ton Strone
W. G. Dowling
Ut. Forbes
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. H. Fielding Ltd
Pakenham Street
Fremantle
Wool, Hide, and Sheepskin Brokers
Fabricius Produce Store
Wellington Street
Bunbury
Seveshweys
Pieuse
Wis
Prodecera’ Union
Cumming Smith and Co
Mennrea
Pabmers
Fabricius
Central Gardeners’ Market
Fruit and Produce Salesmen
Murray Street
Blighant
Cbequestor
Provoeda
Ryton
Magazing
Bness
Gentle Bend
Fos Booth Bond
Thos Hayward & Son Ltd
Cuda Deh
Mule
George Buveell
Langi Willi
Skipton
Jova
Millet
Maine
United
Manary
New Zealand
Ehili
Frisco
Merine
Obie Srayn
Melhourne
Hamel Alang
Bomm
Wave Tadnus
Queensland
Chesterfield
THE
House OF Quality
Victoria and Stephen Sts
Dirtance
Trae
Anstead
Doge Sfouln Ih
Dors
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