DAIRY PRODUCTION
RAIN BENEFITS PASTURES AMPLE FEED NOW AVAILABLE [from our own correspondent} HAMILTON, Wednesday The rainfall oi 7.65 in. that ha' fallen in the Waikato so far this month has greatly stimulated the PA S * tares, and the growth at the present time is so heavy that most farmer 8 are understocked and the cattle available are to keep the grass in check. The rain benefited a wide area of territory and, although unfavourable conditions prevailed for a period early in' the summer, production is now at a high level, and the output for th« season promises to exceed that of P re " vious years. Dairy stock generally is in good condition, although the incidence of mainmitis still takes its toll of the heavyproducing cows. Ragwort is still prevalent in many localities, for, although some progress has been made in combating it in some areas, tlie weed is still a menace. , Stock of all kinds is in keen demand at the sales, and very satisfactoiy prices are ruling in all departments.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22971, 24 February 1938, Page 12
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172DAIRY PRODUCTION New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22971, 24 February 1938, Page 12
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