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MMHM THE BEST MAGAZINE IZiIiLLIHMFOK EVERY FARMER ' • > ~ In th£ mtfst /ssue.- • BEGAN WITH £7O: A Dutchman came to New Zealand 14 years ago with £7O. He worked and saved to buy a farm which he now owns debt-free. • FACIAL ECZEMA: A scientist describes the development of the fungus in pasture at various times of the year and discusses how management can reduce the plant debris on which the fungus thrives and multiplies. • HIGH MEAT OUTPUT; A 380-acre Matamata farm weans 115 per cent iambs and has an annual output of 2000 prime lambs and 200 prime cattle. • DAIRYING AT TOKOROA: In spite of extremely severe winters, a Tokoroa dairy farm produces close to 4001 b fat on acre. • DUAL-PURPOSE RAMP: A woolshed ramp from which sheep can be drafted in or out of the shed or up on to either deck of a sheep truck. • PRODUCTION UNDER IRRIGATION: A 27-acre block of irrigated pasture 16 years old carries seven ewes an acre and produces 2401 b meat and 731 b wool an acre. • Plus the FARMER'S unique range of regular features covering taxation, farm forestry, animal health, seasonal dairy and sheep farm management, the BIG Idea, fertilizer, machinery. Talking Pigs with Joe Fowell, reader's free advisory service; ideas from the farms, dog trials, stud stock news and Ronald Vine's controversial "Let the Chips Fall." There's also a special section for Countrywomen and children. FILL IN THIS COUPON NOW! .......... • NX FARMER, F.O. BOX 3176, AUCKLAND. ! I wish to become a subscriber to the NEW ZEALAND FARMER. • } I enclose my cheque herewith. J Year 2 Years 3 Years £l/14/0 £3/5/6 £4/7/0 I (Subscriptions are deductible for income tax purposes.) | I I ! NAME I • (Please Print) J POSTAL ADDRESS - J I • ; s

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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30688, 2 March 1965, Page 11

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Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30688, 2 March 1965, Page 11

Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30688, 2 March 1965, Page 11