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by the departments of Agriculture in other 

 principal countries were as follows : 



The latest figures for Germany which can be 

 ascertained give an amount of £2,700,000 for 

 the year 1910. The functions of the various 

 departments vary considerably, but not suffi- 

 ciently to account for the very low figure by 

 comparison which is granted annually for 

 agricultural education in this country. 



If the peasants on village farms are to make 

 the best use of their land, the depots must 

 be ready to supply the most expert and 

 best advice obtainable. Lectures should be 

 arranged and demonstration holdings. Much 

 can be done, it is true, by the intelligent 

 settling of applicants. To procure the most 

 satisfactory results it must be remembered that, 

 above all industries, agriculture is based on 

 custom. In many districts land may have to 

 be put to a use quite at variance with the usual 

 practice to gain real prosperity. Imitation is 



