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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 127, Issue 127, 9 July 1941, Page 5

Mid-Winter Farming Conditions. Showery weather folloAving or; last week's frosts should do good in the way of providing a little fresh grass on pastures which were topdressed in the autumn to give midwinter and early spring feed for stock. The break in the frosty pei* iod has been welcomed by farmers who are of necessity qarly-morning workers. The general opinion among farmers seems to be that so far it is not such a hard, winter as in some past years. Tea Price May Rise. Always rather a mystery to the mere male the technique of women's shopping is each day becoming more involved, particularly when it comes to obtaining such articles as stockings or wool. They noAv have it down to a fine art. Once more rt seems that their ingenuity is to be tested, as it is likely that theire will be substantial rise in the price of tea shortly which will upset the weekly budget. This increase is expected *-n fceompany the neit shipment received.