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Farming and potash and a phantom dairy cow lecture
Mr W T Cooper of Houlisnans South Australia spoke on Making Small Farms Pay detailing deep ploughing harrowing and scarifying for weed control and moisture retention. He urged early sowing deep drill depth and rust resistant wheats while noting sheep aid weed control and housing for implements. He discussed German potash use and warned dual purpose cows are not a reliable dairy solution, urging buyers to select true dairy breeds.
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W. T. Cooper
Houlisnans
South Australia
Carmichael
Eclipse