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result. A little reflection will, however, I think, convince most that the 

 better the material put into the silo the better will be the quality of the 

 ensilage. 



Tlie third and fourth cuttings were fed direct to the cows, fifty-five 

 being kept all through the dry months. A certain quantity was cut 



Second cutting — October, 1916. 



Third cutting — <six weeks' growth. 



every day with a mowing machine, and, after being allowed to wilt in 

 the sun, was carted to the paddocks on a sledge, and fed to the cattle. 

 A few acres of lucerne means an abundant supply of green succulent 

 fodder through the summer months — one of the great essentials for 

 keeping up the milk supply. Dairying occupies the chief attention of the 



