... THE pictures show a field of oats in Kent where the crop is now being cut. Winter barley and oats have matured early in this exceptional season and, with the greatly increased acreage of cereals in 1944, it is necessary to stagger the harvest work as much as possible and so use all available labour to the best advantage. The oat crop shown is a variety known as S. 172, and was produced at the ...

... The Salisbury Sheep Fair A Good Entry of Hampshire Downs THIS meeting is the great event of the year for members of the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders' Association, and for all who are interested in the breed. The Hampshire it popular on the mixed Down and arable farms, and its early lambing period is a characteristic valued by the many Down breeders. This year the entries were stated to be ...

... genial weather arrive, work the soil down to a fairly fine and level bed. The light consolidation which the soil receives during this final preparation will generally produce the right degree of firmness. In the case of heavy land, care must be taken to avoid a solidly compacted surface, for while onions like firm ground, the delicate young roots cannot penetrate solid masses of heavily ...

... By Lt.-Cdr. B. J. Hurren THE temptation to go crystal-gazing over air transportation of farm produce is almost irresistible. Every other man in the street is convinced that the Air Age is round the corner-- that everyone will soon be flying-- that the aeroplane will solve the formidable problems of future economics. Against these superficially rosy views, air experts shake their heads. The ...

... Continued from p. 77J dressed on the farm is often superior to grain threshed from the stack, but the initial cost of a complete drying installation is a very considerable item. The most serious problem to be faced at present is that of storage. This season it is expected that there will be some 2500 com bines in action, and they will deal with about 5 per cent, of the total grain harvest. ...

... From Our Parliamentary Correspondent. Westminster. Monday, July 31. BEFORE the House of Commons passed the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Pro- visions) Bill, the contents of which were discussed in these notes on May 12 and May 26, there was a brief and interesting debate on breeding policy and some criticism of the breed societies. The debate arose on the proposal to extend the Improvement of ...

... HAMPSHIRE DOWNS THE WORLD'S DUAL PURPOSE SHEEP. FOR ARABLE LAND OR PASTURE LAND THE FINEST WOOL AND MUTTON. FOR INFORMATION SECRETARY, 49 CANAL, SALISBURY. The beginning of all good things Lincoln Reds are spreading throughout the British Isles. Why Because they have achieved a reputation as THE dual-purpose Cattle. The Ideal Breed for every need. /II it i Breed Lincoln Reds and ...

... By A. Croxton Sm CLOTHES do make a differ- ence, Davy, wrote an old dramatist, thus coining an aphorism that is as applicable to dogs as to men and women. One of my pleasures in attending dog shows was to act as a sort of unofficial guide to visitors, pointing out to them the features of interest, telling them a little about the history and pecu- liarities of the different breeds, and ...

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... 1 Sandy j i Herd j N WITH the momentous happenings of to-day, an event like the death of an individual just passes with a bare mention: a big figure in world affairs gets a few lines and perhaps a photograph, a lesser figure a couple of lines, and then, except to their intimate family circle, they are forgotten, for the world forgets quickly. When that grand old man of golf, Alexander Herd, ...

... jfclBSGIoucester Old SpotsnHHn ALTHOUGH the Society was formed as late as 1914, the breed is a very old one. At one time it was known as the Cottage Pig owing to its hardiness and ability to do well on the mixed food and waste of a small holding or on grassland. The breed is also distinguished for docility and for the quality of bacon produced. All these characteristics will be in request ...

... ow Opening of the New Season THE Newmarket Craven Meeting, due to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, looks very interesting on paper. One hopes that it will be interesting in fact. Newmarket is so near to Holland, Belgium and the North of France that anything may happen in its vicinity when the invasion of Europe begins. It is on the main road from London to Norwich and Ipswich, which ...