THE DISC PLOUGH.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8781, 8 April 1907, Page 2

THE DISC PLOUGH.

It is anticipated by the proprietors of the above implement that its ad. vent into this district will mark another ora in the economical production of crops and cultivation of crops for all purposes. The farmers of the South Island have taken up the disc plough most enthusiastically, judging from the numbers now iu hseThereV'' It is said-there is not-ok'} practical farmer in all banterburjWiti|on|. one. Many of tpo'Southerlf farmers have done" away altogether with the mouldboard, and now do all thoir cultivation with the Doej-g disc plough. Mr J. Grigg's farm has a world-wide reputation and comprises several thousand acres of very rich agricultural land. .With two five:-fiin-aw;disc ploughs from- 10, p} 18 acres per day of eight ‘ hours are turned over at a cost of Ss lid per acre. Mr Grigg says that lie has used the ploughs for skimming tho" stubble with great success. They thoroughly piiherlHO the soil, apd for cross.ploughing 'twitch they are a great saving in time and labor. They are strong and well made. It is anticipated there will be a largo attendance of farmers at the trial nest Thursday. ■ notice of which is advertised elsewli6re. " 1