Weather and farm prospects amid drought and rain in the South-West
The week brings variable rain aiding early pasture and germination while heavy nor’west winds threaten coastlands. Lambing prices rise with 26/ to 27/ for best sheep and strong dairy demand boosting butter revenue. farmers urged to plant fodder, maintain windbreaks, and expand breeding ewes. A new multi-purpose tillage implement is praised. experiments on pasture cropping and soil analysis are discussed.
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Frost Frost Protection in Orchard Practices Described
A historical note explains frost protection methods for orchards and potato growers. It describes using fires and smoke to insulate plants, placing arrangements on borders, timing before deadly frost, and mentions crude oil lamps and windward positioning to maintain warmth and slow freezing.
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