Leading into the 1974 sowing season there was a shortage of spare parts for agricultural machinery which Stock Journal put down to labour shortages and industrial unrest leading to steel being in short supply.
The Australian Wool Corporation's marketing plan which included the co-existence of auctions and direct selling was rejected with the International Wool Textile Orgnisation saying all wool must go through the auction system first.
SA studs shone through at the Sydney Royal Easter Show with an Angus female from Glen Bold stud, Echunga, judged supreme champion of the breed, while Mr Colin Lienert,Lynjoleen, Sheaoak Log, was the most successful Berkshire exhibitor for the sixth consecutive year.
State record were falling for stud bulls including Goonamurra Poll Hereford stud, Mount Compass which sold its reserve junior champion, Goonamurra Chris, from the Sydney Royal Easter Show for $21,000.
Shorthorn breeders enjoyed easily their best Naracoorte multi-vendor bull sale in the event's history with 73 of 77 lots selling to a $4250 sale record and record $1545 average.
Twelve studs participated in the South East Merino Field Days in the Tintinara area.
WB Ashby & Sons, Ashrose stud, had one of the largest displays with 250 rams and 70 ewes. Most of the 100 one year old rams priced from $60 to $100, were sold early in the morning.
