FARMERS’ SCHOOL.

Shannon News, 21 March 1922, Page 3

FARMERS’ SCHOOL.

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM ARRANGED.

Alter consideration of all the many agricultural problems That beset ihe man on the land in these d(iflicult times, Mr McCulloch, manager of the Central Development Farm, has arranged a curriculum for the farmers’ school to be held at. the end of next month that embraces, within the limits imposed bj/ five days, only those subjects which are considered of most vital importance. 'lnstructors have been secured, and each is a specialist in his own department, of farm life and work. There are many subjects to be dealt with, and the place will be by no means a holiday resort for farmers. The work will continue during the short and intensive period of instruction from early morn to) dewy eve, but time will be found between lectures for incursions into the paddocks for any practical illustrations required. Such is the general plan of operations. At the moment it is not possible to arrange a hard and fast programme, but this will be done when the instructors’ movepients at that time are more certain. It is understood that an opportunity in the shape of a smoke concert will be given at the conclusion for an interchange of views on the part of the visitors, and for expressions of opinion on the value to he derived from such a schobl. The various subjects, with their respective instructors, are given below': — j Jerseys.—Mr Watson, of Christchurch. Friesians.—Mr Aitchison, of Kaitangata, the well known Friesian judge. Pigs.— Mr Gorringe, .Department of Agriculture’s expert. t

Wool-classing.—-Mr Cook, DeparG ment of Agriculture’s expert. Diseases of Cattle (particularly abortion and mammitis).—Mr Collins, superintendent veterinarian, Department of Agriculture.

Laying down and management of pastures, summer forage crops for dairy cows, lucerne, winter feeding for dairy cows, and haV and ensilage making.—Mr A. H. Cockayne, departmental biologist and his assistant, Mr Levy.

Manuring of farm crops and topdressing, and purchase of manures.— Mr Aston, chief chemist, Department of Agriculture. * ;

Lime and Liming.—Mr Greenwood, instructor in agriculture in the Wellington district. : Milking machines and their management, herd testing, care of dairy apparatus, and production of clean milk. —Mr Singleton, Director of the Dairy Division, bepartment of Agriculture, i Insect Foes of Live Stock.—Mr D. Miller, Government entymologist. Poultry.—Mr Brown, chief Government expert. Farmers’ Competitions and Agricultural Clubs—Mr Deem, instructor in agriculture in the Wanganui district. Definite arrangements have not yet been concluded in regard to lectures on Shorthorn and Red Poll cattle.