AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIES.

Evening Post, Volume XLI, Issue 139, 15 June 1891, Page 2

AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIES.

[By Telegraph,] [UNITED PRBBS ASSOdIAfIOH.J OHSIdTOHtiBOH, Wth JUnO. Tho Canterbury Ajfrioulturnl and Pastoral Association, In reply to the Minister of Agrioultuve'B circular asking sugge^tiflns dn subjects relating to agricultural and pastoral industries whicfi may be doomed necessary to consider in Parliament, has forwarded Sdvewkl suggestions. The principal aro :— "That the dairy industry be encouraged, especially by establishing peripatetic dairy scmools. That the introduction and spread of codlin moth be prevented by Btringent legislation. That a Royai Commission be appointed to enquire into the question of irrigation in Canterbury. That effect be given to the suggestions , of .tlie' Commissioners who reported 3n tHo Lincoln Agricultural College — that agricultural scholarships to Lincoln bo established in primary schools, that the elementary principles of agriculture bo taught in the primary schools. That the 94 days' quarantine for imported stock commence from the date of shipment instead of from tho date of landing." The Association draws attention to the hindrance to agricultural progress caused by the high railway charges and deficienoy of rolling stock. They also oxpross regret at Mr. Roginald Foster's removal from his former position in the Stock Department.