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D.— SECOND OPTION-A substantial prize, the amount to toe 

 approved by the Minister of Agriculture, shall be offered by the 

 Society for improvements in farm practice or the cultivation of 

 special crops in a district, the details to be approved by the 

 Minister. 



In carrying out this section, the words " substantial prize " are to be 

 interpreted in proportion of the income and prize list of the Society. It 

 should amount to from 2| to 5 per cent, of the total amount distributed 

 in prizes at the show. The objects aimed at should be to make a distinct 

 advance in farming methods as carried on in the district, and it will there- 

 fore be advisable to state the amount of the prize and the purpose for 

 which it will be awarded several years in ad\ance. Several Societ:;es at 

 present award prizes for the best-managed farms respectively under and 

 over 200 acres ; others for the best farm under irrigation. These Societies 

 fulfill all the conditions required. Such subjects as — (a) The best 10 acres 

 irrigated by a private scheme ; (b) The best 5 acres of lucerne, maize, or 

 other fodder crops grown with or without irrigation ; (c) The best-managed 

 dairy herd of ten cows or upwards ; or (d) The best 5-acre crop of fla.x 

 or beans, &c., &:c. Two or three objects should be suggested by each 

 Society in taking up this condition. The T)epartment will, as far as 

 possible, assist by arranging the details of the competition, give instruction 

 as to the best methods in attain''ng the object sought, and, if required, an 

 officer of the Department will judge the competition, and a full report, 

 with criticisms and suggestions for improvement, will be forwarded along 

 with the award. 



STATISTICS. 



Perishable and Frozen Produce. 



QUARTERS ENDED 31st DECEMBER. 1906 AND 190ri, RESPECTIVELY, 



R. CROWE, Superinfendent of Experts. 



