REVIEW.

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 53, Issue 4, 20 October 1936, Page 254

REVIEW.

Flour-milling Processes, by J. H. Scott. 416 pp. Chapman and Hall, Ltd. In flour-milling research has added in recent years knowledge which begets development, and this book meets the need of those desiring to keep up to date in their knowledge of the flour-milling processes. The book is based largely upon the ' considerable personal experience of the author, but, when advisable, the observations and results of other authorities are cited. The author indicates that he considers that finality has not yet been reached in flour-milling, but aims to present a relatively complete picture of our current knowledge. In this he has achieved such success that the book contains information of real value to both theoretical students of flour-milling and to practical flour-millers. .

Evidence of the trend towards improved farming continues to be' provided in the maintenance of a relatively heavy, and in several instances an increasing, use of certified seed. In the 1936 harvest there were record acreages devoted to the production of certified seed of potatoes, wheat, white clover, cocksfoot, and Italian rye-grass, while the perennial rye-grass acreage increased in comparison with that of the previous harvest. The major portion of the certified seed produced is used by the farmers of the Dominion, and from the superior characters inherent in certified seed its use makes possible increased production of crops and pastures. — Annual Report, Director-General of Agriculture.