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Boorowa as a potato district lecture prompts growth
A June lecture by A C Orman of the Department of Agriculture at the Mechanics Institute outlined Boorowa Rye Park district potential as a potato hub. He cited soil types and cultivation practices, urged deep ploughing, green manuring, crop rotation, and early sowing with prepared seed beds to capture a strong local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Orman
Department of Agriculture
Mechanics” Institute
Rye Park
Boorows
S. Fahey
Mr. Orman
Corcoran's Plains
McLean
Boorowa
Orman
Marketing Bureau
Boorawa
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia
West Australia
Dorrigo
Potato Growers” Association
Fahey
Clarke
Walkden Brown
A. Southwell
Show Society
Messre
Corcoran Bros
Heales
Boorowa-Eye Park