lo Jan.. 1911-] 



Rainbow Farm Competitions. 



41 



It is satisfactory to find that some farmers recognise the importance of 

 not carrying all their eggs in one basket. The keeping of sheep, cattle, 

 pigs, poultry and bees and growing of vegetables are adjuncts that con- 

 tribute in no small measure to the comfort and prosperity of the well 

 managed farm. The advantage of having a good supply of milk for 

 the growing family is in itself a sufficient reason for keeping cows. It 

 is to be hoped that the good example set, by the owner of the winning 

 farm, will act as an incentive to other farmers throughout the district. 



To show the importance of giving more attention to this side of the 

 farm, instead of devoting the whole of one's energies to the growing of 

 grain, it should be sufficient to state that Mr. Chaplin during 19 10 (to 

 3rd November) has obtained the following returns from sales of stock 

 and produce from his farm of 1,683 acres (including 300 acres sand 

 hummocks) : — 



£ s. d. 



£ 



At the present time the farm is carrying 1,032 sheep, 20 horses, and 

 8 head of cattle. There are 360 acres under wheat and oats and 104 

 acres fallowed. Evidences of prf)speritv can be seen in the well kept 

 ■garden and orchard, lucerne paddocks, and the condition of the stock. &c. 



Btst 7,'orkei7 and managed farm over 100 acres, ond not exceeding 



640 acres. 



Best Fallowed Land, not less than lOO acres. 



(All competitor's lan<l fallowed to be shown.) 



