THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.
[BY TELEGEAFH.— KRESS ASSOCIATION*.]
Christchuhch, Monday v North Canterbury is rapidly assuming a springtime appearance. The warm weather of the past week has worked a noticeable change. Trees are coming into bloom, grass and autumn-sown crops are making good growth, and spring ploughing and sowing are being carried out under satisfactory conditions. A considerable area of land is being prepared for potatoes in spite of the blight. One fanner in Rangiora. district intends to plant 50 acres. Flockowners expect, a good season, the mild winter favouring a heavy wool clip. A warm spring will give a high percentage of lambs. Br.ENTTEiM, Monday. Splendid rains have fallen here. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Duxedin, Monday. Farmers in the back parts of North Otago district have had little or no rain during two months, and the condition of affairs is beginning to assume rather a serious aspect. Wheat sown some time ago lias not yet sprouted, the soil-being as dry as dust in places. It is expected that an exceptionally large area will be put down in potatoes this reason in North Otago. ,
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13273, 4 September 1906, Page 5
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185THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13273, 4 September 1906, Page 5
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