GENERAL FARMING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1899, 6 November 1913, Page 10

GENERAL FARMING NEWS.

It is estimate;! that quite -5■ per cent, loss country Ims been shut up Jor cocksloot this year in the Little ltiver district of Canterbury than there was last year. This is due partly to the low price obtained last year, and partly to Labour troubles.

l'ukcko'ho potato growers benefitted by about £2 per ton as the result of tho Auckland watersides workers' strike. This was brought about through the rclusal to unload the Shipment that came up from tho South. .The quotation on Monday was £S ss. per ton, and it was reckoned t'hat new tubers could ! havo been got for £6 per ton but for the strike.

Settlers on tho Waiau Itiver flats (Canterbury) express their intention of going in for lucerne growing to a. considerable extent. The Government is establishing a plot for tho guidance of fanners on Mr. J. Kennedy's farm. Tho river flats along t'he Vi'aiau are well adapted for growing lucerne.

Tho Alexandra- correspondent of the "Otagu Daily Times" states that a splendid rain commenced thero on Saturday evening and continued well into Sunday. This is expected to bo a record season for farmers everywhere in Otago and heavy yields of fruit are anticipated.

The Farmers' Union mot at Greytown yesterday, when Mr. H. Morison, of Blairlogie, gave an address. It was resolved that all available workers be sent to Wellington to-day by special train. It is anticipated that a large number will go down. s

Strike for the best equipment! To Cheese Factory Managers and Directors, best equipment means best cheese and biggest prices. The! "Victor" is tho best and most efficient Vat on the market. It helps to make better cheese, and swells your dividends. Investigate the merits of the "Victor" Vat. Albert J. Parton, Plumber, Carterton.-Udvt.