WEATHER AT LINCOLN

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31004, 9 March 1966, Page 8

WEATHER AT LINCOLN

Rain After Dry Spell The average temperature at Lincoln College last month was the highest since 1954, but sunshine hours recorded were the lowest since 1936, says the meteorological report for the month. February was hot and dry until the 19th when rain fell for the first time in 25 days. The weather was wet, dull and cool for the rest of the month. There were 129.5 hours of sunshine. Harvesting conditions were fairly satisfactory until after the middle of the month when almost no harvesting was attempted. Yields were varied. Some clover crops yielded well. Others were badly damaged by Case bearer. Some exceptional wheat crops were reported, but others were lighter than expected. Some farmers had difficulty getting the moisture content of grain low enough for bulk harvesting. Stock was never short of feed, health and production remained satisfactory and substantial rain, before dull weather, caused immediate pasture growth. Autumn cultivation was hindered by damp ■ conditions. The humid conditions ail- ' lowed funai diseases to spread f in home gardens, causing some rotting, especially to Intone fruits.