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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
5
Harrowing and top dressing improve soil aeration and seed germination, promoting lush grass and higher stock production. An Australian three wheeled riding implement with dual prongs enhances cultivation, seeding, and fertilizing in one pass, enabling efficient grassland renovation and increased dairy yields nationwide.
A messy report notes weekly trade flows and a notable drop in shipments to Australia. It cites the Equalisation Committee and NSW and Queensland markets seeking adequate supplies, while reflecting on previous year levels and external demand pressures.
Dairying director Mr Macinnes urges dairy farmers in New South Wales and Queensland to keep fodder reserves and install irrigation plants to guard against future drought. He notes butter production and exports fell during the last drought, Britain remaining a low price market, and stresses solemn pledges by farmers to conserve surplus when rains return.
Mr Fr Woodward and Australian representatives from J Case Co praise Western Australia’s agricultural potential after an extensive tour. They say rainfall variability was a barrier but the problem has been largely solved and tractor numbers are rising as primary industries develop.
An article praises Case tractors for farm work including shading yards with trees and feeding duties. It highlights Mr Woodward’s experiences, the range of Case models WC C and L, and their adaptability to orchards vineyards and varied fields.
Mr Macinnes urges drought mitigation through fodder conservation and irrigation. He recalls pledges from 1882 to 1996 and warns farmers in drought-prone areas, especially in northern states, to store surplus fodder and use irrigation to reduce stock shortages. He also advises water management and poultry care during hot weather.
Dairy cattle at the Hobart Royal Show presented high quality stock with Jerseys and Ayrshire displays. Competition was limited due to season dryness and restrictions on importation and abortion testing amid the drought conditions.
Selections of Merino rams from South Australia and New South Wales arrived for pastoral estates in Western Australia. Notable consignments include 708 rams with 15 yearling ewes, destined for Macan Pastoral Company at Maccan Station, Port Hedland, and five rams later unloaded at Albany for Jesse Martin estate Coalling Williams. Other purchases include 21 stud Merino ewes mated to a top sire at North Bungaree Andrews for H R Drage Jib Jib North Hampton.
Article discusses scaly leg disease in chickens caused by parasites, its impact on breeding stock, and the need to cull affected birds. It covers simple treatments using kerosene sulfur and ter d, cautions on neglected cases, and outlines preventive measures including epsom salts and sulfur in feed. It warns of contagious outbreaks, quarantine, and potential inheritance of disease or contaminated blood in offspring.
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