THOUGHTS FOR FARMERS.

Taihape Daily Times, 22 November 1918, Page 5

THOUGHTS FOR FARMERS.

We hear much of after-war' prbbk lems. "Far-sighted men amongst us have from time to : time' warned us to prepare to ' face" : the future problems that Tnust follow this- world cataclysm. The New Zealander has interested himself up till the present in domestic affairs. The Parliament has, more or less, been a reflex, of the average colonial. We have been slow to recognise that our little Dominion rms been forced by the great war to become an integral part of a world system. We must recognise this fact today, and furthermore have the clearsightedness and courage to pluckily tackle these future problems. If we are to become great and take our islative position among "the world nations we must obviously develop our national resources. These are great, and their development means wealth and prosperity to New Zealand. Howcan we best develop our rich resources? Foremost amongst the industries at present, and for years to come, will stand agriculture. Inasmuch as agriculture is a science, so the one who tackles it must be equipped scientifically. Consequently we must encourage our youth to take up the life •on the land, and by placing, a sound and scientific training at fhc disposal of our boys, start them on tho road to become truly efficient farmers. Our old prejudices towards farming in our educational circles must be swept away, and the aspiring youth must be shown that the land offers a broad and cultural life to the well-educated, who possess refined tastes and sterling characters. .The germ of life is :n the soil, and- the scientifically-trained will stir it into being. Agricultural education must have a prominent place in .the new order of things, and agriculture must Tse recognised as a calling for the cultured.. .;