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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1952
Page
4
A Queensland report quotes Mir Caldwell on programs placing migrant workers across New South Wales to fill farm labour needs. He notes farmers can interview workers at regional centers and that workers are sent from migration hubs to meet demand. Authorities promise to assist farmers with selection and relocation efforts.
A. C. Orman of the New South Wales Department of Agriculture reports Seiugo and Sequoia are the leading American potato varieties in New South Wales. He notes seed certification shifts show 29 percent Sequoia and 29 percent Sebago, with Saranac and Face Bar also present. Twelve varieties total are certified across all districts.
The Department of Agriculture announced a tractor and farm machinery school at Wagga Agricultural College from July 7 to 12, 1952. Targeted at tractor owners and operators, the course covers petrol, diesel, carburettor and electrical systems, maintenance, tyres, lubrication, and harvesting machinery. Applications close June 16 with a fee of £3 15s including board and lodging.
Trials at the Cowra Experiment Farm compare two superphosphates, normal and residual acid derived, for pasture top dressing and wheat yields. Wheat yields have been about equal so far, suggesting residual acid superphosphate may match standard fertilizer or pasture rotation effects may equalize outcomes. Further trials will continue to refine results.
Ex servicemen who were refused qualification certificates may reapply for reconsideration. Minister Mr Hawkins announced that those refused for insufficient stock of tearing material, unfitness, or inability to attend a core interview can regain eligibility. Requests must reach the Classification Committee in Sydney by December 4, 1952.
Mr Meadley District Dairy Officer Orange reports May findings show teat milk and cream quality affected by mastitis in herds due to cold weather. Warm later in spring improved some pastures but overall milk yield lagged. mastitis prevalence rose with recent wet cold conditions and efforts focus on reducing unfit milk in the vat.
In Sydney the Department of Agriculture reports unusually strong demand for root nodule cultures. Senior Biologist W Sutton notes bulk orders for legume sowings and clover pastures. Shortage and labor constraints push exploration of peat distribution methods and alternative delivery sites.
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