sheep management and in shearing and wool handling which is taught in a modern six-stand shed. A small Romney stud flock has been established through the generosity of members of the Romney Marsh Breed Society. Two hundred and sixty acres are devoted largely to dairying. The herd has been developed from donated weaned calves which have come from all the dairying districts of Otago and Southland. At present one hundred cows are being milked, but this will grow to one hundred and fifty. A modern herringbone shed with round yard provides excellent facilities for student instruction. A piggery unit is at present under construction. A small Hereford stud is also being developed and already seven heifers and the use of a stud sire have been given by Breed Society Members.

Cropping A cropping programme involving nearly four hundred acres gives excellent opportunity for student training. Wheat, oats and barley are grown as cash crops, and swede, turnips, choumoellier and rape for stock feeding. The handling and maintenance of machinery is an important part of the course.

The Hostel The students are under the general supervision of the Warden who lives in the hostel. The Principal lives immediately adjacent to this building. Each student has a bed-study cubicle and he is required to keep it clean and tidy. Lounge, reading and recreation rooms provide for periods of relaxation. Accommodation is available for about 60 students in two drafts.

Recreation Ample opportunity exists for students to organise their own sporting, hobby cultural activities, and every encouragement is given to this end.

Leave Leave is given at week-ends as freely as possible to all students not involved in farm duties. Practical training is given in all types of farm work. This student is towing a chisel-plough to break up ground in preparation for sowing