Sudan Grass Emerges as Promising Future Crop
Fragmentary notes indicate Sudan grass is rising in interest as a future crop despite unclear specifics. References suggest expectations of improving yields and broader adoption in forthcoming years.
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1954
Page
6
Fragmentary notes indicate Sudan grass is rising in interest as a future crop despite unclear specifics. References suggest expectations of improving yields and broader adoption in forthcoming years.
With dry weather persisting and wheat unable to be sown in many districts, grain sorghum planting is likely in the Warren, central area. Inverell District agronomist Mr A reports in his monthly review on current conditions and potential shifts in cropping plans.
Fragmentary obituary notes a death with scattered names and vague dates. Partial references mention a funeral, memorial plans, and local arrangements, but most specifics are unreadable.
A fragmented text discusses barley demand and market activity with scattered references to barley and wine, prices, and potential seasonal factors. It mentions heavy demand, specific crops, and vague figures while struggling with garbled OCR terms.
Fragmented overtime text describes Rhodes grass enduring a drought period. Mentions experiments or trials at a location called Mosses with references to timing over weeks and potential impacts on growth and utility. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged OCR but core idea is plant drought tolerance.
A fragmented report notes ongoing heavy rains in the northwest but insufficient to ease drought. It cites district data, feed shortages, pasture decline, and calls for aid, with references to winter feed, stocking, and potential land recovery efforts.
In Inverell district farmers report much less wheat sown than normal for this time of year. Some areas have sowed dry and others in lighter soils received rain in the month, but follow up moisture is needed to keep crops moving. District Agronomist A Johnson notes potential for delayed progress if rains do not continue.
A reader asks how much each hour of field delays costs in operations and energy projects. The inquiry emphasizes measuring time loss in real terms and seeks practical methods to quantify economic impact.
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