SPRING IN THE NORTH

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21297, 26 September 1932, Page 10

SPRING IN THE NORTH

PASTURES AND ORCHARDS GOOD SEASON ANTICIPATED [from our own correspondent] WHANGAREI. Saturday The prospect:? for a very successful •dairying season in North Auckland are very bright. The recent warm rains, although not heavy, have resulted in a splendid response, and feed is now in abundance 'throughout the Whangarci and surrounding districts.

Warm, dull days, and then bright sunshine, with a comparative absence of cold winds, following rain, have resulted in the pastures receiving the maximum benefit.

Dairy factories report a large increase in cream supplied compared with the same period last year. This is largely duo to the fact that a greater number of cows is being milked.

Orchards in the North are looking particularly well. The heavy frosts in July arid August retarded growth, but the condition of the trees, with an abundance of blossoms, indicates a plentiful supply of fruit.

Vegetable gardens arc making rapid growth, although delayed by the late cold weather. Should the present warm weather continue all varieties of crops will make good progress.