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programme on otlier subjects can be arranged, and the Department will be glad 

 to comply with the requests of societies in this direction. 



It is suggested, in order to save the time of officers, and travelling expenses, 

 that societies requiring the usual four lectures should arrauL'c tliiit at least two 

 should be held at centres in the same district on two following dates, or as 

 near one another as practicable. 



Farmers' Classes. 



It has been decided to shorten the period for farmers' classes from a fort- 

 night to a week, in order to lessen the inconvenience to farmers, farmers' sons, 

 and others, and thereby promote larger attendances. It will also be possible, 

 under this arrangement, to meet the applications of a larger number of districts. 



The object of the 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 Victoria. 



The Agricultural Department recognises the fact that Agricultural 

 Societies and Progress Associatiens can assist largely in organizing meet- 

 ings for these purposes, and for the benefit of the agricultural com- 

 munity 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. 



The benefits to be derived are — 



Agriculture. 



A knowledge of 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. 



Live Stock. 



How to treat injuries and ailments in horses and cattle. 

 Systems to adopt in breeding. 

 General care of animals. 



Dairying, 



How to breed ami 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 fccdincr. 



Cheese-making. 



Apiculture. 



How to hanfl'c and manage bees. 



Treatment of their diseases and methods of control. 



