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Mid North Agricultural Bureau Conference Report Summary
Agricultural leaders report shift in wheat blending practices between Australia and England with Dr Callaghan noting reverse blends now common. From 1885 to 1890 South Australia produced half the nation’s wheat, later falling 6 percent. Seasonal plantings rose to 4.5 million acres in 1900-31, then 1.5 million acres in the next season. Long-term yield trends shown: 10 bushels per acre in 1860-1890, 5 in 1890-1900, rising to 21-22 by 1953, with Superphosphate introduced earlier. Government aims include 2.25 million acres wheat, 800,000 barley, 50,000 oats annually. to reach by 1959-60. Interest in barley for Japan as human food substitute for rice. Plans to station Agricultural Adviser in Jamestown within a month. Sheep husbandry advice from Dennis Muthheid and Keough discusses dipping, feeding oats, and lambing care amid recent losses in Gulnare district. Soil conservator Herriot compares farming to factories, stressing air in soil, moisture handling, and equipment demonstrations. A women’s agricultural conference features demonstrations on home needlework, kitchen tasks, and safety.