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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
4
Beekeepers face a surplus honey crop this winter with notes of excellent quality from Tick species and vast forest meaduring. Industry warns against flooding Sydney market. storing honey may fetch better prices as producers should exploit local fields and consider selling through county shows to maximize returns.
Instructions advise washing and thoroughly drying honey extractors tanks and other tin vessels with hot water. Store away on a sunny dry day to avoid mold and tannin buildup. Early cleaning is urged to prevent moisture contact and tannin formation in vessels and tanks.
A historical notice urges immediate preliminary ploughing for spring sown crops to ensure soil warmth, moisture retention, and better seedbed. It stresses open soil structure, moisture conservation, and the role of soil humus and plant-food availability in achieving higher yields under a well prepared, evenly cultivated field.
An Agricultural Gazette article reports water free material from saltbushes showing high nutrient levels and mineral content. Detailed analyses compare two Atriplex species, noting minerals, protein content, and ash values to explain grazing quality.
The Minister for Agriculture, Hugh Main MLA, announced a requested £100,000 from the Commonwealth for Wheatgrowers Relief. The act directs State funds to aid wheat growers in financial distress due to adverse seasons or crop disease. Applications open via Rural Industries Branch offices. final closing date is 1 July 1995.
Agricultural article by J Leith Gillespie discusses seed mixtures for pastures in variable rainfall regions. It weighs climate soil and feed supply, advises selective grasses like phalaris lucerne ryegrass and clover, and notes seed rates and regional adjustments for best establishment and year round feed.
A farmer named Mr Kring, owning TOU acres between Bubba and Nurromino, shows last year’s profit of £2625 with production figures for wheat, oats, clover, and lucerne hay. He estimates overhead costs at £700 to meet expenses, and cites varying sale prices across crops and seed.
Officers of the Sheep and Wool Branch of the Department of Agriculture urge small flock owners to have their flocks classed annually. Proper classing helps identify faults in breeding stock and wool type, guiding culling and genetic improvement, with government pamphlets available free of charge.
A Hunter River dairy farmer urged harvesting maize for silage at the moment the grain begins to harden and leaves start to wither. He warned against overplanting large areas and advised small plots, five acres or less, to optimize silage quality. He outlined efficient harvesting with a three-man crew and suggested 20 to 25 cwt can be chopped and elevated into a silo in about a quarter hour, with careful piling to ensure compact packing.
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