BAY OF PLENTY SEASON.
FODDER CROPS PROSPER. [TEX TELEGRAPH.— -CVW CORRESPONDENT.] , > . TAUKANGA, Saturday.
Maize crops throughout the district are making great headway. • In some paddocks the average height of stalks is 10ft., and they are carrying two and even three cobs. Some cobs measure 20in. long. The indications are for a record yield..',;'./ . ... '■■ ,
Lucerne crops have returned a prolific yield this season. Since the spring four crops have been harvested off some stands. Lucerne does very well in this district and every year sees it coming into more favour with dairymen. Turnip and swede crops are lookingN exceptionally well. All oats and hay crops have been harvested and the bulk stacked in good condition. Grass is abundant everywhere and it is anticipated that farmers throughout the whole district will have a very good season. ■' ■ ' : -.'.•.'• /.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18316, 5 February 1923, Page 6
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134BAY OF PLENTY SEASON. New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18316, 5 February 1923, Page 6
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