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Farmers' Classes. 

 The periotl for fainiers' classes will be the same as for last year, namely, a 



week. 



Applications sliouhl reach me as early as possible. 



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. VICTORIA. 



Lectukes and Classes for 1918. 



The object of tlie Agricultural Department in offering lectures or 

 classes, free of charge, to farmers and land-owners is to enable them to 

 obtain information on up-to-date farming methods, and the results of 

 the research and experimental work on the research farms in Yietoria. 



The Agricultural Department recognises the fact that agricultural 

 societies and progi'ess associations can assist largely in organizing meet- 

 ings for these purposes, and for the benefit of the agricultural community 



generally. 



A competent staff of lecturers is available from both the practical 



'and scientific aspects of the subjects to be dealt with. A list of subjects 

 and the staff employed for lecturing is submitted herewith. 

 Tlie benefits to be derived are : — 



Agriculture. 



A knowledge O'f our different crop requirements, and how to supply 

 them for the greatest profit. 



The best systems of cultivation. 



The right kinds of manures and quantities to use for various crops 

 and soils. 



The saving of money in the purchase of manures. 



Systems of farm management. 



Main points in successful wheat culture. 



Dairying. 



How to breed and manage dairy cows. 



The building of sheds, silos, &c. 



Methods of testing cream and milk. 



Foods to feed for maximum results. 



The management of pigs, breeding and feeding. 



Cheese-making. 



Apiculture. 



How to handle and manage bees. 



Treatment of their diseases and methods of control. 



Poulti'y. 



The best methods of breeding, selecting, rearing, and managing fowls 

 for table use or egg production. 

 How to feed for highest profit. 

 The treatment of common ailments. 



Orchard and Viticulture. 

 The main points in making these industries successful. 



