ABSENCE OF SHELTER IN NELSON
There is no doubt that Nelson farmers suffer through failure to provide adequate shelter on the farms. There arc, of course, many exceptions. But in the main this statement stands. Yesterday, when various pastures were inspected, it was found that young clover and lucerne leaves had been wilted and dried out by the strong south-west-erly wind experienced recently. It is not to be expected that complete protection could be secured from such winds, but a very great deal could be done. This is, of course, only one aspect. For instance, there is shade in summer and protection lo ‘-lock from cold winds in winter. • '
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 24 November 1938, Page 12
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109ABSENCE OF SHELTER IN NELSON Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 24 November 1938, Page 12
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