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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1952
Page
4
A drought-affected report notes wheat damage from late frosts and dry conditions in Condobolin Wentworth and Pfelfeld areas with haying underway and variable yields. Oats show earlier maturation and better prospects. rain aided grain filling. Fodder reserves are below requirements, urging increased storage to meet dry period risks.
A flooded pasture demonstration shows rapid growth in two paddocks with clovers and grasses thriving after proper seed bed preparation and early sowing. Renovation work began last August and indicates gradual invasion by paspalum dilamium and sub-clover. results differ due to soil treatment and species sown.
Grapes planted in the Molong district for trials in light beverage wine production. The variety mix includes Pines, Shiras and a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon on Mr. John Pryde’s property. Wines produced will be compared with Hunter River reds and those from other districts.
Three dollars a case were lost from Granny Smith apple sales in Singapore because the fruit yellowed. The Department of Agriculture notes there was nothing wrong with the apples, but demand favored green color over quality, so prices fell. Exporters are advised to ship green Granny Smiths to the market.
G T Dawson of the Dairy Production Grant in Sydney reports faster, cheaper gains in dairy production through better pasture management. Demonstrations show large boosts from small, subdivided pasture areas with drought resilience and quick recovery after rain. Stock on demonstrations remained productive while others perished during drought.
Special Agronomist Mr A C Orman outlines key practices for vegetables: prepare land, avoid overcropping, plant quality seed only, select marketable varieties, implement early weed and pest control, rotate crops, maintain soil fertility, avoid broadcasting cabbages cauliflowers tomatoes celery and onions, sow in rows, avoid seed and fertilizer contact, protect from wind, irrigate widely, and use manure and green manures to boost nitrogen and organic matter.
Orchardists in Windsor Kur rajeng Gonford Wyong areas report losses totaling over 100000 citrus trees amid drought conditions. The sector faces severe setbacks as weather and supply pressures impact orchards across multiple regions.
In his monthly report Mr. E. H. Headley of Orange notes warm weather with no wet spells, excellent pasture growth, generally good crops though waterlogged areas lag. Cattle are in good condition, milk quality steady but must stay clean as heat rises. Overall district milk output exceeds local needs, prompting some farmers to separate surplus for butter production.
Edward Weaver & Co reports the Forbes fortnightly pig market held Friday 10th May saw about 650 pigs offered, roughly 200 fewer than last sale. Demand was dull with heavy and medium weights in light supply, prime porkers fair. Buying power from Sydney and Newcastle agents, with local buyers, failed to lift prices. heavy pigs 18s to 23s per 16lb, light pigs 13s 9d to 17s 6d, boars up to 26s.
For sale a selection of cyprian palings in 3 4 and 6 feet lengths. Prices listed as per 100 counts in various sizes and quantities. Vanderfield Reid Ltd advertises a range of fencing palings and related items including gaskets and ribbons.
Four thousand cattle in the Riverina and central west were vaccinated against pleuro pneumonia as a outbreak spread. In contact stock near the Riverina were largely immunized, but tracing discrepancies and further inoculations remain necessary while severe outbreaks have appeared in Orange Molong and Mullion.
Mr Clyne urged unemployed agricultural labourers be provided with suitable lands to grow wheat. He called for cheap land, state surveys to identify suitable areas for various farming, and government state cooperation to optimize land use. He highlighted a need for a stabilized wheat market and promoted co operative wheat growing, noting the expansion of the cooperative movement to deal in millions of pounds in turnover.
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