Rain Saves Wheat Crops
FALL IN CANTERBURY Per Presa Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 24. Rain which fell in most parts of Canterbury this week has relieved tho anxiety which is being felt for the welfare of crops. The fall was a steady one and was more helpful because it was unaccompanied by wind. If normal weather follows over the next few fl-eelcs, the prospect of a reduced wheat yield should disappear. Growers of spring wheat are particularly glad of the fajl, for, although their crops had a bad start, they should now be able to mako lair progress. The Government’s decision to discontinue certUTcation of seed wheat was & big disappointment to farmers, but some hope is taken from an assurance which the Director of the Fields Division of the Department of Agriculture gave to deputations that he would recommend a continuance of the present procedure for at least another year. Some overseas inquiry for red clover has been received in Christchurch markets lately, but little business has yet been completed. Trade, generally, is very quiet and there have been no alterations in prices.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 279, 25 November 1939, Page 6
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182Rain Saves Wheat Crops Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 279, 25 November 1939, Page 6
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