Contents
- CHAPTERNEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF Agriculture
- CHAPTERThis Month’s Cover
- ILLUSTRATIONUntitled
- TABLE_OF_CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
- CHAPTERFarming and Rural Life on the Chatham Islands
- ILLUSTRATIONHEADING PHOTOGRAPH: Waitangi (Chatham Islands) from above the wharf access road, showing sea erosion along the waterf...
- ILLUSTRATIONUntitled
- ILLUSTRATIONThe landing jetty at the air base, Te Whanga Lagoon. "Plane day" (and "Boat day" at Waitangi) are notable events, whe...
- ILLUSTRATIONLeft- The main highway between Waitangi and Owenga. Farming has not progressed as rapidly as it might have done and a...
- ILLUSTRATIONTypical farmland reasonably well subdivided and with fair-quality pastures.
- ILLUSTRATIONSome grazing land is well sheltered, but vast areas are devoid of trees.
- ILLUSTRATIONA fine old home near Waitangi, Chatham Islands. [National Publicity
- ILLUSTRATIONFace of lime quarry where the deposit consists of powdered and granular lime of good quality. It is available at a ro...
- ILLUSTRATION[National Publicity Fairly good pastures in foreground on clay country; just beyond is an expanse of peaty "clears" w...
- ILLUSTRATION(National Publicity Good pastures on limestone country in the foreground carry large numbers of sheep. Beyond the lim...
- ILLUSTRATIONRadio transmitting and receiving sets on outback stations take the place of telephones, but only at 8 p.m. when the p...
- ILLUSTRATION[National Publicity The children in the foreground are standing in an old peat-fire hole. Before tractor work is begu...
- ILLUSTRATIONOdd plants of grass establish naturally among moss, lichens, and weeds on drier parts of the "clears".
- ILLUSTRATIONAbove—Drains on sloping peat land are dug with shovel, spade, and axe and naturally progress is slower than if modern...
- ILLUSTRATIONThe road to Kaingaroa runs for miles through well-sheltered grazing land
- ILLUSTRATION[National Publicity When holds are full sheep being shipped from the Chatham Islands are penned on deck. Storms on th...
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- CHAPTERConstruction of a Beekeeper’s Cool Room
- ILLUSTRATIONThis refrigeration unit is in a rather warm position, but it is water cooled.
- ILLUSTRATIONAir-cooled refrigeration unit placed in cool position.
- ILLUSTRATIONFramework of cool room in position. Vapour seal and cork are placed on the inside.
- ILLUSTRATIONPlan of ceiling.
- ILLUSTRATIONSide wall with ceiling in place.
- ILLUSTRATIONConstruction of insulated door of cool room.
- ILLUSTRATIONA second-hand freezing-room door was used on this cool room. The pumice blocks are lined inside with cork.
- ILLUSTRATIONRefrigeration cycle in an ordinary compression system.
- ILLUSTRATIONA factory-made door with expensive fittings.
- ILLUSTRATIONHome-made evaporator coil. Only a person handy with tools should attempt to make up such a unit.
- ILLUSTRATIONBlower type evaporator coil.
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- CHAPTERControl of External Parasites of Household Poultry
- ILLUSTRATION[From “Diseases of Poultry”, Collegiate Press, lowa, U.S.A. A male body louse.
- ILLUSTRATION(Niederer An inspection for wing lice should be made by fanning the wing open. Particular attention should be paid to...
- ILLUSTRATIONThe New Zealand Standards Institute specifications for a 7-wire fence (left) and an 8-wire fence (right).
- CHAPTERManagement and Production on a Matamata Dairy Farm
- ILLUSTRATIONHEADING PHOTOGRAPH: The type of permanent shelter on Mr. Diprose's farm that prevented the adoption of a central race.
- ILLUSTRATIONPlan of farm. A-Troughs. B—Pig sties. C—Barn. D-Water bore. E—Cowshed. F—Houses. G—Orchard. H-Gates, J—New, fences. K...
- ILLUSTRATIONLeft—Break grazing is practised throughout the year. Right— surplus grass is saved as silage.
- ILLUSTRATIONUpper left- College and part of the home farm of 1264 acres. In the foreground is Hudson Hall and immediately behind ...
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- CHAPTERAnimal Production Society’s Conference
- CHAPTERModified Rotary Hoe on South Canterbury Farm
- ILLUSTRATIONHEADING PHOTOGRAPH: The rotary hoe described. Below—The machine working a paddock which had been ploughed and left un...
- ILLUSTRATIONUntitled
- ILLUSTRATIONWorking down a paddock left in the furrow. The growing grass and the dead and decaying material have been distributed...
- ILLUSTRATIONThe 5in. by 2in. H iron frame. The method of attaching drawbar and double stays is shown. Strengthening gussets can b...
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- CHAPTERCare of Livestock during May
- ILLUSTRATIONContributed by the Animal Research Division
- CHAPTERDairy Produce Graded for Export
- CHAPTERWinter Management of Pastures
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- CHAPTERBetter Pig Husbandry for Increased Production
- ILLUSTRATIONHEADING PHOTOGRAPH: Careful preparation of the sow and provision of good farrowing accommodation will help to ensure ...
- ILLUSTRATIONFodder beet being fed out. Good weaners may be finished to porker weight before the end of the dairying season on a d...
- ILLUSTRATIONIn-pig sows carrying the right condition.
- ILLUSTRATIONThe sleeping area of a high-roofed, open-fronted fattening house enclosed with straw bales for warmth in winter.
- ILLUSTRATION[“New Zealand Farmer” Laying coke breeze (shown above) or other well-insulated sleeping floors will pay good dividends.
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- CHAPTERRadio Broadcasts to F armers
- CHAPTERWinter Show Dates
- CHAPTERInvestigations of Dryland Farming Methods
- CHAPTERMuch Tidying can be Done in the Home Garden in May
- ILLUSTRATIONUntitled
- ILLUSTRATIONLupins are one of the best soil improving crops, but soil and temperature must be favourable for them to make good gr...
- ILLUSTRATIONBroad beans grow well in cool weather, but the soil should be well drained for late autumn or winter sowing.
- ILLUSTRATIONPotatoes should be dug as soon as they are mature. The tubers are liable to damage if left in the ground in late autu...
- ILLUSTRATIONPeas can be sown in May where soil drainage is good and winter conditions are not too severe.
- ILLUSTRATIONLettuce plants can be set out in May for spring use, but the situation should be favourable, particularly in the cold...
- ILLUSTRATIONA good type of broccoli or winter cauliflower, showing the strong leaves surrounding and protecting the curd.
- ILLUSTRATIONBrussels sprouts should be gathered from the bottom up as they reach maximum growth.
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- CHAPTERInstallation of Effective Mole Drainage
- ILLUSTRATIONHeading illustration—Perched watertable which could be satisfactorily dealt with by mole and tile draining.
- ILLUSTRATIONBelow- Mole draining under ideal conditions.
- ILLUSTRATIONLand before being drained in the foreground and drained land in the background
- ILLUSTRATIONGuide lining rolling clay downs.
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- CHAPTERRecent Research Work
- CHAPTERCommercial Egg Production in Britain
- ILLUSTRATIONLaying battery cages for poultry. Above leftThe cafeteria system of cage feeding- Note the opening between the wall a...
- ILLUSTRATIONUntitled
- ILLUSTRATIONStraw yard or hen yard system of running laying pullets, where each bird is allowed 6 sq. ft. of total floor space, u...
- ILLUSTRATIONTypical type of fold unit. This system has lost much of its popularity in recent years, mainly because artificial lig...
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- CHAPTERFarm Storage of the Potato Crop
- CHAPTERTrees on the Farm Planning a Woodlot
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- CHAPTERMaintenance of Hive Equipment
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- CHAPTERLAND IMPROVEMENT
- CHAPTERThe Acidifying Effect of Sulphate of Ammonia
- CHAPTERCommercial Raspberry Production in the Nelson District
- ILLUSTRATIONPlaces in Nelson district where raspberries are grown. The dotted line indicates the railway.
- ILLUSTRATIONPruning of bushes. Below—Bushes before pruning. Right—Bushes pruned and tied but not topped.
- ILLUSTRATIONAll picking is done by hand and to meet the demand for labour pickers are recruited from other centres. The berries a...
- ILLUSTRATIONA small rotary cultivator working between the rows.
- ILLUSTRATIONSix-feet high Red Antwerp bushes.
- ILLUSTRATIONBushes in the background show benefit from Bordeaux mixture sprays and application of boron.
- ILLUSTRATIONA view of a raspberry garden showing rows of hills.
- ILLUSTRATIONA multiple accommodation unit for raspberry pickers.
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- CHAPTERMeteorological Records for February
- CHAPTERQuickly Made Fruit Desserts
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- ILLUSTRATIONAmbrosia. This is made of raw fruit, takes only a few minutes to assemble, and requires no covering.
- ILLUSTRATIONRhubarb flan. Whipped cream, usually covering the whole top of the dessert, has been placed on only a small part of t...
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- ILLUSTRATIONAbove- Creamy lemon pie. Shell made from ginger nuts ground in a mincing machine. Below- Chocolate sauce transforms i...
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- ILLUSTRATIONA meringue case on a sponge cake base and filled with fresh strawberries.
- CHAPTERNative Trees and Shrubs for the Flower Garden
- ILLUSTRATIONHEADING PHOTOGRAPH: The effectiveness of this group of native plants depends mainly on variations in colour and textu...
- ILLUSTRATION[Sparrow Libocedrus plumosa (kawaka) forms a tall, symmetrical spire without any pruning and is excellent for specime...
- ILLUSTRATION[Elliott The large heads of creamy white flowers of Brachyglottis repanda purpurea (purple rangioraj show up well aga...
- ILLUSTRATION[Elliott Lepiospermum scoparium martini, with large rosy flowers and bronze foliage, is one of the best of the colour...
- ILLUSTRATION(Sparrow Masses of creamy, bell-shaped flowers make Elaeocarpus dentatus (hinau) one of the showiest of native trees....
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- ILLUSTRATIONThe dwarf manuka, Leptospermum scoparium nanum, is an excellent subject for the rock garden.
- ILLUSTRATIONTrim trees, shrubs, or climbers so that they cannot cause trouble to overhead wires during winter storms.
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- CHAPTERHome Canning
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- CHAPTERReceipes with Rice
- ILLUSTRATIONHEADING PHOTOGRAPH: Curry with rice.
- ILLUSTRATIONRice cream with butterscotch nut sauce.
- ILLUSTRATIONBasting meat in a dish of meat, rice, and vegetables cooked in a casserole
- ILLUSTRATIONPreparation of rice and corn patties. After being dipped in dried breadcrumbs the patties are fried in a small quanti...
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- CHAPTERDolman-sleeved Pullover in Boucle Wool
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