BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 5728, 3 October 1914, Page 2

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Tim Boanl of Agriculture sat for two Jays this week, all of the members being present, and dealt with a large amount of correspondence in

connection with agricultural matters, and a number of subjects which were referred to it by the

Minister for Agriculture and others

Among other questions, the board considered the matter of the appointment of an assistant plant breeder for the Moumahaki experimental farm; the date of the collection of sheep returns; Government grading of grain; limestone on Crown, lands, and a further search for rich phns-

phate deposits; the Fencing Act in connection with rabbit-proof fences, and assistance to small farmers desirous of netting their properties; noxious weeds; scholarships for New Zealand youths to attend the Melbourne Veterinary Uniersity; [irevalence of lice and ticks in the flocks of the Dominion; development of the poultry industry ; the question of subsidies for stallions; the packing, inspection and shipping of fruit for export; reports of scientists upon rural education, and the organisation of the Department of Agriculture. The question of agricultural banks was deferred, pending the receipt of further particulars, which were being obtained by the' board. The collection of further information in connection with the planting of the central plateau of the North Island with suitable trees was also arranged for.