CROPS AND PASTURES. EXPORTS OF STOCK.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1499, 23 July 1912, Page 10

CROPS AND PASTURES.

EXPORTS OF STOCK.

OFFICIAL REPORT FOR JUNE. Keportjng to the Agricultural Department, officers of the Fields and Expert n.ents Division give the following derails ot the condition of the crops and pastures up to the end of last month — Hastings-An exceptionally heavy cov-c-'ing or snow remains on the range's, and on Ilia lower lands an average supply of ram Ims fallen. Severe frost and 'cold weather were general. Pastures are still lair, but growth is practically nil. So tar stock are doing-well; but dairy stock and young shec-p will suffer if the wet weather shoild continue. YVaipilkurau.-During the greater part ot tne month showery weather was experienced, with cold winds and several sharp frosts; and one fall of snow; which jay tor about twenty-four hours on the low .country. The ■ weather since then was very wintry.'" PahWtua.—The month was very wet and cold, and farm operations thereby became impossible. Ram fell on twentytour days.

v Northern Wairnrapa.—The weather was very sevoro throughout. There were cold, sleety showers, accompanied by high winds, and heavy falls of snow occurred on the Taravuas and the low-lying hills. The rough, weather was much ■ felt by stock, especially where there had been made no provision for winter feed. There is' little or no growth at present, consequently the grass is short and soft, and does not contain much nourishing substance. Jfasterton —There were some very wet days and several exceedingly hard frosts. Snow fell at intervals; it reached very low down en. the ranges, and extended in some places to the flat country. Winter feed was much appreciated during the month. Several ensilage-stacks have been successfully'built, and will prove of great value.for winter feed. Carterton.—The weather, for the greater part, has been most severe, and hying to stock. Cold rain and heavy frosts wero experienced. Snow has fallen on the high country. ' Wellington.—Boisterous gales, frequent cold and heavy rains and hailstorms have been experienced, with several severe frosts, which, on the rain-soaked lands, are having a bad effect, on feed. Stock' is looking fairly well; little mortality so far. The milk-supply is short, and herds are drawing heavily on supplementary feed. tyratfonl.—Heavy rain fell during the month; thunder and hail also occurred. The consequence of the bad weather is that all outside agricultural work has teen considerably retarded Hawera — The condition of stock is good. «nd does not appear to have been seriously affected by the cold, wet weather of the past week or two. Grass' is still plentiful, and liberal extra feeding with hay and ensilage is being generally rescrfed to. Wanganni.—The weather was' exceptionally wet nnd windy. From light showers to heavy storms fell intermittently during the major portion of the month. Tour days 'was the longest period without rain. The temperature frequently was low, and the wind generally cold and inhospitable. Agricultural work awaits more favourable weather-conditions. Pastures are looking well for the time of the year. Taihape.—The weather during the past month was exceptionally wet and cold.. Bain fell on twenty-four days; snow fell on live days Pastures are still fair. Ohakune.—The weather throughout was exceptionally wet and cold. The prevailing conditions are unfavourable both to stock and pastures. Rain, fell on twenty-four days. TYilding.—The weather was very wet and cold, and oulv thirteen fine days could bo Tecorded. Nevertheless feed was plentiful, and there is every indication of an early spring. Oat crops that are sown and above ground look very promising; but many farmers are backward with their ploughing and seeding operations. Boot crops are much better than, last season, but line weather is required for feeding down. The stock throughout the district are looking exceedingly well. : Palmerston North.—The weather was exceptionally cold and wet. Several sharp frosts werev experienced, but the pastures are fairly good for the time, of the year. There is a good deal of surfawwator lying about, which will hinder cultivation. Nelson.—The pastures, especially the native ones, are exceedingly good for the time of the year, and most of the stock look well. The principal grain crops*sown at present are oats, and they are growing well. Some farmers predict an early spring. You are liable to lose money if there is a hole in your pocket. When yon order that Ililking Machine specify that an "Anderson" Oil Engine is supplied to provide the 'necessary power, otherwise there will boa "hole in your nreket"" that will mean lost money to yon. farmers all over the country can testify to the excellent time, money, nnd labour saving' qualities of "Anderson" Engines. These Ensrines are specially suited for driving -Milking Plants, and can keep going for hours on a very low oil consumption. They are exceedingly simple, and reqip're little atleutiin. Each Engine is thoroughly tested before leaving our works in Christchurch; and we are always at hand to attend to clients' wishes in respect to their Eimine*. l!un ynnr Milking Plant with iln "Anderson." Write for particulars to Anderson's Ltd., Christchurch and 'Wellington. Ladies! Wo .guarantee Warner's Corsets to give you perfect eomfort. to wear well and not rust, break or tear.

THE TOTALS FOE JUNE. The exports of stock from New Zealand during June comprised 134 hordes to Australia and 20 to the Pacific Islands 43 head of cattle to the Pacific Islands 1007 sheep to Australia, and 202 to the Pacific Islands, and 74 pigs to the Pacific Islands. the heavy shipment of .sheep to Australia was made up from the follow-ing'ports:-Napier, 2; Wellington, 11: i^H'fc" l ,' 75 , 5; -I'ininrii, and Duncdin, i • i, ,-„? r sl »Pl>ed there were 100 draughts (,8 stallions, 15 mares, 1 geldin» / colts, and 5 fillies), 8 medium draughts 3 mares and 5 geldings), 23 thoroughbreds (s stallioiLs, 11 mares, C geldings, and 1 i '•' 9 , I'SMJ. 101 ** 5 ("■ "'are* and 3 geldings), 3 trotting horses (1 stallion and i geldings, o pony marcs.