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  2. THE ENGLISH MARKETS.

    The hop trade all over the world is in a dull and depressed condition, and the slight consumptive demand that exists is not sufficient to cause any interest. A ...

    Article : 253 words
  3. INCREASING YIELD OF CEREALS IN THE UNITED STATES.

    The increase of production, as shown by statistics below, has been marvellous in recent years. While the number of people in 1880 were more than double those of 1850, ...

    Article : 521 words
  4. THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The ordinary meeting of the council of the National Agricultural Society was held on April 18 at the office, Kirk's Bazaar. Present —Mr. W. J. Lobb (in the chair), Messrs. J. ...

    Article : 357 words
  5. THE VEGETABLE PRODUCTS COMMISSION.

    A meeting of the Vegetable Products Commission was held on April 18 at the boardroom of the Lands office. Present—Mr. Walter Madden, M.L.A. (in the chair), and Mr. A ...

    Article : 466 words
  6. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.

    ECHUCA, APRIL 14—The deliveries of wheat have been very small during the week, owing to the holi days. The rates are unchanged, 3s. 7d. being the highest price given for prime qualities. The farmers ...

    Article : 876 words
  7. EIVERINA LIVE STOCK REPORT.

    DENILIQUINS, APRIL 15.—Splendid showers of rain again fell during the week. On Saturday night last rain set in steadily, and on Sunday morning 66 points were registered. Further showers continued ...

    Article : 1,634 words
  8. VETERINARY INSTRUCTION.

    Sir,—From time to time letters have appeared in The Australasian advocating the establishment of a veterinary college in Melbourne. Apparently, however, little or nothing ...

    Article : 132 words
  9. STEAM PLOUGHING.

    Sir,—In your issue of March 19 last I notice under the above heading a trial by Messrs. T. Robinson and Co. of ploughing with a traction engine and two three-furrow ploughs ...

    Article : 366 words
  10. CROSS-BRED FOWLS FOR THE TABLE.

    In a letter to the Field, Mr. W. B. Tegetmeier, the well-known nathority on poultry, thus narrates his experience of cross-breeding:— ...

    Article : 471 words
  11. GRAIN SHOW AT BALLARAT.

    The grain show of the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held at the yards, Wendouree, to-day, when some splendid produce was submitted to the criticism of ...

    Article : 442 words
  12. SPECULATION IN WOOL.

    Sir,—Woolgrowers are, as a rule, inclined to believe that, owing to the presence of both English and Continental manufacturers or their agents, the middleman or speculator ...

    Article : 147 words
  13. HORTICULTURAL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 9 words
  14. TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    Egg-Plant,—"Brighton." —The botanical name is Solanum Melongens. It is a native of Agrica, whence It was imported into Bri ain in 1597. It has long been cultivated in Europe, and in the East and ...

    Article : 200 words
  15. WATTLE-GROWING EXPERIENCES.

    Sir,—A few words on the way black wattles grow on the east coast of Tasmania may interest some of your readers. After the gum (eucalyptus) trees are rung, ...

    Article : 164 words
  16. SHEARERS' UNION.

    Sir,—In more than one newspaper appears an advertisement from "The Amalgamated Shearers' Union of Australasia," Creswick, Victoria, "that the Union now numbers ...

    Article : 426 words
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