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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
7
The article explains that year round high quality grazing requires supplementary feeding based on pasture quality. It outlines feeding strategies as pastures deteriorate or improve, explains feed energy and protein concepts, and stresses gradual diet changes to avoid production drops while maintaining balanced rations using diverse feeds.
Demand for worsted fabrics has improved while competition from American merino wools grows. Prices for medium 50s crossbreds remain above last year, but coarser crossbreds ease. Embargoes and shipping bans disrupt exports, but breeding and crossbreeding with German and South African merinos show promise for the clip.
The district agronomist reports the Western District faced hot dry weather with isolated heavy showers improving water supply for some. More soaking rains are needed next month to support feed growth and seedbed prep for oats and wheat. Wheat yields similar to last year are expected. dry conditions limit weed growth but pastures are short and fuel supply concerns rise. Seed coating and dusting practices for wheat seed are advised but costly. farmers are urged to follow established seed treatment guidelines and monitor fodder reserves.
The dairy industry in the region reports lower milk and butter output, with Western towns importing from Penrith as supply tightens. Cattle stock quality, new dairies in the Grange district, and rising milk prices aim to retain producers, while cream quality and farm efficiency are emphasized to meet demand.
The week of rain improves prospects for South Australia New South Wales and Queensland markets. Optimism grows that autumn break will lift sheep and store cattle values to high levels, with demand likely to push prices upward as fat pens return to strong levels. NZL. & M. Agency Co Lad.
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