Agricultural Notes on Dairy Herd Testing Practices
The article discusses continuous herd testing for dairy cows, stressing independent official testing for reliability and public acceptance. It covers methods using a Stall Habcock machine, the value of regular testing, and the option for farmers to conduct own tests with guidance from the Department of Agriculture. It cites a Farmers' Bulletin No. 143 and notes costs, benefits, and data from example farms in Australia.
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Australia
Tesd
Department of Agriculture
Bridge-street
Sydney
Steve
Geeteln
Tim
Maine
Jersey cd
Purdue Feeding Experiments Compare Cow Efficiency
Purdue Experiment Station Indiana reports trials showing five cows properly fed yield as much as four cows given partial feeding. Researchers aim to identify profitable, improved feeding methods for large herds among thousands of dairy farms.
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Purdue Experiment Station
Indiana
Merino vs Crossbred: Mixed farming proves cautionary
A Wool Expert warns against shifting to merino in mixed farming. He argues crossbred wool offers greater value under current conditions, noting wool quality declines with grazing on cultivated land and that crossbreds yield more valuable wool than merinos.
Dual purpose sheep and merino crossbreds in Australian farming
The article discusses farmers weighing wool versus mutton aims and choosing merino or crossbred sheep for profitability. It notes that crossbreds fatten on rough feed and grass, with lambs marketable around four to five months, and highlights wheat and sheep integration as a proven income approach.
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Cumworth
Axke
Australia
Wheat-Growing Prospects in Australia and Management
The article discusses farming challenges in Australia amid global competition, stressing better land use and management. It explains fallow practices in South Australia Victoria and northern regions, the value of soil fertility and storage, and how timing and field work distribution affect wheat yields and costs.
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Unite States
Cumbda
Britain
Knanedal
Enld
Mithondt
South Australia
Victoria
Africa
Taneworth
Itvenelh
Australia
Cotton growers warned about ginning deadline and penalties
The Department of Agriculture will guarantee payment for cotton season outputs. Grown cotton must be sent to the Waratah ginnery by May 1. Red cotton will not be accepted before that date and any premature delivery will be discarded on site and not processed.
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Department of Agriculture
Waratah
Pirkioge Pelor
SOW CLOVERS Improve Pastures Says Agriculture Dept
The Department of Agriculture urges sowing clovers to boost pasture protein, carrying capacity, and palatability. Clover improves worn soils, offers hay potential, and benefits dairy, poultry, and general farming. A free factsheet outlines varieties and regional suitability.
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Department of Agriculture
Failure of Tomatoes to Set Fruit in Warm, Wet Seasons
The article explains frequent tomato fruit set failure during early flowering when vigorous growth, overmature soil, and plentiful water combine with high temperatures. Growers mitigate by withholding water and hand pollinating flowers in the heat to improve pollen viability and fertilization.
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Rome
Proper Honey Storage And Granulation Facts
Storage in a dry sound container protects honey from moisture and spoilage. Prolonged exposure in autumn and winter worsens deterioration, while dry conditions keep honey good for years though granulation may occur. Pine honey granulates quickly. peppermint honey granulates readily. clover and lucerne granulate finely. Liquidation by warm water is possible without major quality loss if done carefully.
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New South Wales
The King Enjoys Shoots Despite State Worries
A brief item notes the King has enjoyed recent shoots as much as ever while state worries persist. It mentions none of his sons will ever touch him as a game shot. Reported in Lendoo Mail.
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Lendoo Mail
Mrs. Birtles Boarders Chapter and A Happy Family
Mrs Birtles runs a Fitzroy street boarding house after escaping a deserting husband and a harsh moneylender. The narrative introduces residents, including Miss Cassandra Drummond Mina Annales, and the mix of Bohemian boarders who share meals, rooms, and a measure of lively, resilient community life.
Bushells Dust Free Tea Promises Rich True Quality
An apparent old advertisement extols Bushells Tea as dust free and refreshing with rich flavour. It claims electrical processing removes tannin dust and blends tiny leaves from Ceylon to yield up to 190 cups from 160, promising more cups and superior aroma. Your grocer supplies this “multi teined” tea.
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Bushell
Ceylon
Bushells
I Am in Love Heaven and Hell in London Opinion
A verse about defying parental norms through makeup flirtation and independence is followed by a London County Court note declaring an eighty year old juryman excused service after hearing familiar jokes. The piece blends light verse with a legal aside from London Opinion.
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Joryman
London
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