Wheat fallowing urged in wheat belt to boost yields
Victorian Department of Agriculture research shows early fallowed land yields more than late fallows. With low rainfall under 20 inches and rising tractor use, fallowing can be delayed but risky in dry spells. Sheep numbers influence fallow area despite favorable feed post heavy winter rains. Wheatgrowers should proceed with fallowing when soil is workable after grazing.
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Department of Agriculture
Mallee
Wimmera
Greened Potatoes Danger to Food Supplies
Victorian potato expert warns green tubers turn bitter and may cause potato poisoning. Light exposure increases solanine, especially in freshly dug potatoes, with risk rising in open boxes and display bins. Store tubers for eating in darkness and ventilation, discard green ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Mattingley
Department of Agriculture
New Pig Raising Film Released by Victorian Agriculture
A new natural color sound film Fat is not Fashionable released by the Victorian Department of Agriculture in conjunction with the Australian Meat Board showcases methods of pig raisers for prize winning carcasses. Other films for primary producers are available for screening to producers organizations and clubs. secretaries should apply to the Director at Treasury Gardens Melbourne.
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Victorian
Department of Agriculture
Australian Meat Board
Treasury Gardens
Melbourne
C.2
Bordeaux spray recommended for stone fruit diseases
Victorian agriculture officials urge full strength Bordeaux spray at bud swell to protect peaches apricots and cherries from brown rot blossom blight rust shot hole and leaf curl. Mix 15 lb copper sulfate in about 50 gallons then add 15 lb fresh slaked lime and water to reach 100 gallons until the mix is bright blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Cereal Crop Weedicide Spraying Costs Outlined by Victoria
Victorian Department of Agriculture notes new low volume weed spraying outfits for cereals and lists register brands with active ingredient percentages. It explains calculating material needed per acre, total cost estimates of 6 to 8 shillings per acre, and how farmers can obtain the official list free from the Agricultural Superintendent in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agricultur
Treasury Gardens
Melbourne
Chimp Tries New Cold Killer At Dublin Zoo
Six year old chimp Joey at Dublin Zoo shows unusually few colds amid visitors. Doctors credit an electric wall mounted saucepan releasing a germ killing vapor using hexyl resorcinol powder. The device has been tested in offices and ships, with officials considering broader use to curb infections and limit disease spread.
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Chapman Pincher
Joey
Dublin Zoo
Dublin
Hebrides
Cheesy gland in sheep prevention and care guidelines
Victorian agriculture officer outlines preventive steps for cheesy gland in sheep detailing sanitation of sheds and yards, disinfection of shearing tools, fresh marking sites, sterilisation of implements, bloodless castration, docking, and vaccination hygiene procedures with boiled instruments and clean skin preparation.
Zinc Sprays for Fruit Trees
Zinc deficiency in fruit trees causes stunted growth and mottled leaves, especially in citrus. On alkaline soils in the Murray and Goulburn Valleys, zinc sprays are used: deciduous trees receive 30 lb zinc sulfate per 100 gallons while dormant, and citrus gets a zinc lime spray of 10 lb zinc sulfate with 5 lb lime per 100 gallons just before spring growth.
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J.D. F. Black
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Murray Valley
Goulburn Valley
Harcourt
Quantong
Horsham
Pakenham
Locust Flight Lessons From Airflow Experiments
In a creative study, researchers show locusts beat wings when air is blown over their heads. A lightweight round frame with 32 locusts suspended as hobby horses demonstrates flying behavior under varying warmth light and humidity. Most insects fly up to nine hours in warm conditions, though some rest and free-wheel.
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