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Millets. — Many farmers wlui have deemed it unwise to plant their usual 

 area of corn woidd d(j well to devote their attention to these valuable fodders. 

 Hungarian has been found the best here, while White French finds favour 

 in many parts, especially where the seed can be utilised by poultry. Sow at 

 the rate of 7 to S lb. per acre, with an ordinarA' wlieat-drill or barrow- 

 sower, and 12 to 14 lb. by hand. It is best to roll the surface previous to 

 sowing, and follow by harrowing lightly, as the seed must not be covered 

 aiore than an inch or so. 



Rape. — For green manure or pig-feed this useful crop may be sown at the 

 latter end of the month, and ground got ready for further sowings in 

 February. 



Potatoes. — If weather conditions prove favourable, planting may be started 

 late in January, though the main crop should not be planted till a fortnight 

 or so later. 



Swedes and Mangolds. — Sufficient attention is not given to these succulent 

 root-crops, and a small area might well be devoted to them on every farm. 

 Sowings may be started near the end of the month on ground which has 

 received deep and thorough cultivation. 



GrLEN InNES DISTRICT — JANUARY. 



R. H. GENNYS. 



Harvesting. — Much oats will yet remain to be harvested in Xew England. 

 These should be cut for hay when the tops are beginning to turn white. 

 Sheaves for hay should not l)e made too big, in order that they may dry 

 more quickly, three or four only being put in a stook and heads tied with 

 band keeping them close together to throw off rain. If very green or wet, 

 and the outside of sheaves fit, turn them inside out ; this will greatly 

 expedite their readiness for stacking. Oats are very liable to heat, and must 

 not be prematurely stacked. 



Lucerne Hay. — This crop should be cut for hay when about one-fifth of 

 the crop is in flower. It should be cut with scythe or mowing machine, and 

 not be exposed too long to the sun, but turned over once and put into small 

 cocks to "make" prior to stacking, the point being to preserve as much 

 of the leaf as possible. Better to stack a little early than too late, as 

 bro-mi lucerne that has been slightly heated is not objected to by stock, 

 and often brings good value. Aim, however, for green leafy hay. 



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