BRITISH CROP ESTIMATES

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2201, 14 July 1914, Page 8

BRITISH CROP ESTIMATES

Br Association—OoDjTioht (Rec. July 13, 10.55 p.m.) " London, July 13. , . The "Times," in a preliminary report, states that wheat crop is about 95.1, as compared with the decade average of- 91.38; barley and oats are slightly below the average; beans, 94, as compared with 91.34. A poor hay crop is predicted. After writing off £417 7s. Id. for depreciation of plant and improvements, tlie Masterton A. and .P. Association is in. a better position by £56 Is. 3d. this yoar than it was on June 30, 1913. A number of Masterton farmers intend growing cowgrass, crested dogtail, and ryegrass this season.' The members'' subscriptions received by the' Masterton A. and P. Association last year amounted to £1032. Why is it that home separation is becoming, more papular with the fanners? There are many reasons, but one is that by feeding your stock .'on your own skim milk, they become more valuable, and the practical and up-to-date farmer knows that good stock is going to tell ill this country for: many years to come.. Prices are going to go up all the time.. We can do with your cream. Write us for particulars, or rail your cream at once to St. John's Station, c.o. Wangamii Fresh Food and Ice Co. "'. — — 1 . s i, . Ever considered the advisability of installing a., water-wheel on your property? There's a''lot of power running, to waste in that swift stream—enough to drive all your farm machinery. This is'a good sound proposition—means money to you. "Write for particulars. A. .T. Parton, Sliest Metal and Plumbing Works, Carterton.—Advt.