The New South Wales Government agrostologist, in a recent report, refers to the conversion of areas of weed-infested lands in the Macquarrie district to holdings carrying big flocks of sheep—all by the planting of lucerne. He states that on one property of 2000 acres, 1500 acres had been established in lucerne, the first sowing being made in 1926. Of the area, 160 acres are irrigated. The property carries 5500 sheep all the year round, with fat lamb raising as the chief activity Between 4000 and 5000 lambs and sheep are marketed annually in prime condition, and this is possible only because of the extensive areas of lucerne. On another property 600 acres have been established. From this the owners fatten prime lambs, make hay, which is cut and pressed in the field, and Jiarvest excellent seed
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Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21412, 2 March 1935, Page 19
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136Page 19 Advertisements Column 1 Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21412, 2 March 1935, Page 19
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