The Farmer's Magazine (Volume 5) (Paperback)

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1804. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... KOTE BT THE CONDUCTOR. We are strongly inclined to believe, that the theory of Sir John Call will sind few disciples among practical agriculturists. Notwithstanding that Wtlr sentiments are directly hostile, we are obliged so Mr A. S. for calling the attention of our correspondents to a subj- ct of such importance; and earnestly request that it may be taken up by some of our respectable friends. Farmers may differ; bout the best mode of pickling wheat, but one and all of them agree, that a preventative against smut is necessary. Indeed no person (at least in North Britain), so far as our knpwledge reaches, ever neglected pickling, without suffering severely, at one time or other; TO THE CONDUCTOR OF THE FARMER'S MAGAZINE. On the Cambridgeshire Fen Husbandry. Sir, As the following queries on fen husbandry were lately sent to me from a most respectable quarter, I fliall esteem it a special favour; is you will permit me to return answers to them, through the medium of your Magazine. 'What is the annual rotation and produce of the fen-lands?' Answer. First year, Coleseed; which is generally a good crop, and this year fells, when the crops are not above an average, for 6l. per acre, to be eaten on the land; and as grass and turnips are scarce; good crops of coleseed are likely to sell higher still. Indeed this invaluable nutricious ameliorating plant has been annually rising in value, as butcher-meat has advanced in price; and there is no profpect that it will fall much* so long as mutton and beef are dear. Coleseed generally profpers well on fens, mosses, and all kinds of clays; and it is much to be lamented, that it is not more generally cultivated., The patriotic noblemen and gentlemen of this country cart scarcely render a more essential service to the British empi...