PROFITABLE DAIRYING.
SUCCESS ON LARGE FARM. IS2 COWS AVERAGE 34821 b FAT. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Morrinsville, Sept. 3. It has been contended that small farms yield the greater measure of success. Without in any way disputing the contention the following facts are given to show the excellent results which can be obtained by proper methods on a large holding. At Motumaoho, Mr. H. Manuel has one of the largest and undoubtedly one of the most successful dairy farms in the district. A total of 182 cows in two herds on his 400-acre farm, last season averaged 348J1b of butter-fat per cow. This average was attained despite the fact that a number of the cattle were afflicted with paralysis, which considerably affected their milk yields. The best individual yield was 7021 b fat, while nearly half the herd gave 5001 b and over. The above achievement is more remarkable when it is known that no registered pedigrees are included in the herd. A portion of Mr. Manuel’s property is on the edge of the Eureka Swamp, the land giving a wonderful growth of grass, and last season it had been found impossible to keep growth down.
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 September 1923, Page 2
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195PROFITABLE DAIRYING. Taranaki Daily News, 6 September 1923, Page 2
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