ON FODDER BEET
Now that fodder beet growing has been mechanised with precision drilling and harvesters it offers possibilities of making a major contribution to pastoral farming. This new technology means that a high quality, storable and drought resistant winter feed can be produced at a low cost. Mr J. S. Dunn, senior research officer of the Agricultural Engineering Institute at Lincoln College, has developed the methods in cooperative trials with Canterbury farmers. On Saturday, May 18, starting at 10 a.m., he and other college staff members will be explaining the technique of growing fodder beet and there will be a demonstration of mechanical harvesting in the afternoon. The day will start off in the Hilgendorf wing and lunch will be available at the College at a cost of 50c for those that want it:
those who do not should bring their own.
The programme has been planned to suit farmers who will be visiting Lincoln for the farmers’ conference (May 15 to 17) and the old students' reunion (May 17).
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31676, 11 May 1968, Page 10
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171ON FODDER BEET Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31676, 11 May 1968, Page 10
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