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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
4
The article warns sheep managers to monitor flocks weekly through the wet season as drought ends. It notes short hard feet from drought and risk of loot rot if humid weather persists, urging careful observation and treatment of ewes. A notice to trespassers on Katella TM is signed Spencer Maddrell dated 26/2/37.
The article emphasizes clear nose to tail branding on pigs before leaving the piggery to aid tracking, disease control, and cleaner markets. It urges careful transit handling to avoid bruising, suggests branding in the slipstream district near buco factories, and calls for producer conferences to align on meat grade standards.
Experimental work in Argentina determined the Vitamin D potency of leafy versus stem portions of lucerne hay. Leaves made up 44.4 percent of the sample and contained 20.45 international units per gram, while stems held only 1. The findings suggest leafy lucerne hay could benefit young growing animals in rations, including calves pigs and poultry, under conditions favoring Vitamin D efficiency. Potential value for pig production noted as pigs are often held long on the farm before sale.
Growers are advised that late season is best for planting deciduous trees and citrus. manage root soaking, prune in spring, and apply fer tilisers as needed. Moist conditions aid spray work though heavy rain hurts equipment. repair any faulty sections promptly to avoid delays.
The article explains farm bacon curing should occur in a clean, well ventilated, dust free room with concrete flooring and efficient drainage. It outlines dry salting, pickling, or a combination, noting farm methods vary and directing readers to a Department of Agriculture pamphlet for full guidance.
The article explains preventing orchard erosion on slopes through contour planting, terraced banks, and drainage. It discusses aligning ploughing with contour lines, using wider gaps between tree rows, and building banks to divert water, noting practical challenges and the need for skilled ploughing.
A historic dairy note describes a new milking method using a vacuum system to draw milk through pipes, then via a bottle filling valve directly into bottles. A protective gas mix of nitrogen and carbon dioxide is added to reach the proper pressure before capping, aiming to improve hygiene and efficiency.
Winter care for laying stock and breeding pens emphasized to boost egg production. Begin by ensuring ample scratching and litter, keep houses warm on rainy days, provide adequate feeding and ensure birds are housed consistently. Poor scratching and confinement reduce productivity and may cause feather pecking.
June reminders outline checks for breeding stock to prevent disease, regulate male birds, and adjust feed. Advice includes midday maize feeds, adequate water, and 20 percent evening maize to improve hatch results. Growers should empty yards for young stock, and end of month counts aid stock taking and productivity records.
Research on pasture seed mixtures has focused on species competition management responses and fertiliser effects. Old blends included many species, but modern mixes show a shift to five to seven species, with regional adjustments for warm and cold seasons and lingering use of utility white clover, perennial rye, timothy, and other common grasses.
Fragmentary report discusses sown mixtures for succulent grazing at AMY seasons, cost about £3 per acre, and their effect on grassland productivity. It notes selection of few survivors under varied conditions and management, with mixed outcomes for durability and palatability in practice.
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