832 Agricultural Gazette of N.S.W. [Nov. 2, 1920. 



Agricultural Bureau of New South Wales* 



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SUGGESTED SUBJECTS FOR BUREAU MEETINGS. 



It sometimes happens that, owing to some inadvertence, members of branchea 

 meet without having any particular subject before them. In such a case 

 one of the following paragraphs may provoke a useful discussion, and a brief 

 report of the discussion will often interest other branches. 



What method of disposhig of the straw of grain crops do you prefer — (a) 

 cutting and stacking, (b) burning off", or (c) trampling down ivith stock ? 



Discuss the care and management of the flock during summ.er in respect to 

 (a) shade, (b) licks, and (c) water supply. What steps do you take to ensure 

 each of these ? What fodder crojjs do you grow for your sheep and at what 

 time of the year ? 



What have you found to be the best time to sow maize in your district ? 

 Have you noticed that som.e varieties do better for early sowing than late 

 sowing, and vice versa ? 



How do yon combat insect pests in the fowl-house, particularly lice ? Ho 

 you spray for the control of fov-l-tick 1 If so, ivith what m,ixture ? 



What varieties of apples have you found to be most subject to bitter pit ? 

 Have you observed cidtivation to have any effect on the occurrence of the 

 disease ? 



Lime-sulphur has obtained much popularity as a spray. Do you make it 

 on the farm and v)hal is the method .? Do you test the specific gravity before 

 using, and, if so, vjhy ? 



Has the manager of the local factory ever complained of your cream being 

 gassy or fermented ? If so, have you ever looked to swampy, low-lying 

 country, or to dust from, dirty cow-yards as possible causes ? Do you believe in 

 cooling the milk or cream, as soon as it comes from the cow or separator as 

 the case may be 1 



REPORTS AND NOTICES FROM BRANCHES. 



NOTE. — While gladly publishing in these columns the views of m.embers of 

 the various Branches of the Agricultural Bureau, the Department does 

 not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed. 



Castlereagh. 



A meeting was held on 27th August, when there was a large gathering of 

 farmers and business men, and keen interest was manifested in the newly- 

 formed branch. 



Mr. Wenholz, Inspector of Agriculture, delivered a lecture on maize 

 culture, which was listened to with attention. 



Clifton (near Young). 



On 2.3rd September, a comprehensive programme for the work of this 

 branch was prepared, covering the next three months. Lectures are to be 

 given by Messrs. A. Strachan, H. Whiteside, and P. Wyndham. 



A request was submitted to the Department for an expert to lecture on 

 noxious weeds, and advice has also been sought as to the possibilities of 

 tomato-growing in the district on an extensive scale. 



