ARTICHOKES FOR PIGS
HIGH FEEDING VALUE. The high feeding values of artichokes are apparent in the following results secured for an experiment conducted at the Hawkeebury Agricultural college, some time ago, Fiftynine store pigs were turned into an acre of artichokes. The average live weight of the pigs was 801 b., or a total of 47201 b. The pigs attacked the grazing ini a vigorous fashion, and relished the diet. In addition, they received daily lcwt. shredded maize stalks, ltcwt. rape, 6cwt pumpkins, icwt. cabbage leaves and 23 gallons of skim milk. Forty days later they had almost exhausted the crop, and were removed and weighed. Enough roots were left undisturbed to grow the following season’s crop. The gross live weight of thei 59 pigs was 70311 b., an average increase of 391 b per pigin 40 days , and a total increase of 2311 b of pork. Give artichokes a trial this season. Select a corner of the farm that is producing nothing at present, taking care, if possible, to choose a ; well-sheltetred situation.
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Waipa Post, Volume 31, Issue 1731, 11 March 1926, Page 7
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174ARTICHOKES FOR PIGS Waipa Post, Volume 31, Issue 1731, 11 March 1926, Page 7
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