FARMING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 195, 17 July 1935, Page 5

FARMING NEWS.

RURAL RAKINGS. It is expected that the sowings of oats and grass seed in Otago and Southland in the spring will he on a larger scale than usual. The market _ indicates that such sowings may be profitable. During the last two months the market in Chewings fescue and brown top has varied in puzzling fashion (says an exchange). Just now the swing of the pendulum is against growers’ interests, export orders having diminished, hut it in probable that another change, in their favour, may come about presently. i “You should never swear at a cow; it upsets tho animal,” members of the Stratford Jersey Breeders’ Club were gravely informed (reports the Daily News). The speaker was Mr P. J. Petersen, Brixton, who was addressing the club on the treatment of cows in preparation for c.o.r. testing. He stressed the necessity for treating the cow to be tested' with care and gentleness, and of gaining its confidence. A highly-strung cow could as easily bo upset by rough language or rough treatment as a child accustomed to parental care might be, he said. The advice amused the members, though they realised the truth behind it.