FARMING NEWS.
RURAL RAKINGS. Wheat Yields. \ . Harvest operations in the Waimate district provide evidence that autumn and winter-sown wheat, generally speaking, lias turned out wcli, yields of up to GO bushels being obtained. Owing to the dry weather, tlie springsown grain lias not filled as well as was anticipated, and lower yields arc tlie general rule. Poor Honey Season. The Waikato honey season, which promised to be an exceptionally tieavy one from tlie point of production, has been largely spoiled by tlie adverse weather during-the last few weeks. Now the best tne beekeepers of the district can hope for is an average crop. Last season’s crop was practically a failure, and producers were looking forward to recouping their losses this season.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 72, 22 February 1940, Page 12
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121FARMING NEWS. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 72, 22 February 1940, Page 12
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