GENERAL FARMING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1883, 17 October 1913, Page 10

GENERAL FARMING NEWS.

It is stated that 2000 _ of potatoes liavo been planted in tho T\'aikato district this season. By the loss of tho s.s. Tyrone ' at Otago Heads, many of the Southland dairy factories are likely to be seriously inconvenienced, as the vessel had on board a largo quantity of the salt required.for the season's' work. Factories having only a small quantity of salt carried over from last season, are anxiously inquiring as to the purchase of small quantities to'keep them going. In tho meantime, says the "Southland News," merchants have ordered fresh supplies by cablegram, but these are unlikely to arrive insido of threo months.

The average lambing percentage in tho Alfredton district is said to be 90.

The Paliiatua A. and P. Association has decidcd to hold its annual dairy cow competition on December 6 and 7. The milk supply at the Kaitawa Clieeso Factory has now reached 1000 gallons a day. ' This is 200 gallons more than was received daily during the corresponding period of last year.

Are you a cheese factory manager or director? If so you are always thinking how yon can improve the quality of your cheese—for better quality means bigger profits. 'Tis an undisputed fact that tho old style of checso leaves much to be desired in efficiency. 'Tis also recognised b- leading 'factory men that "Victor" Vats are a great help in tho production of better quality cheese. Tho sloping bottom and centre drainage of the "Victor" is the cheese-makers' help. Send for particulars to-day. Albert J. Parton, Plumber, Carterton.—Advt.