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The Lincoln Tractor Trials, 1920. 



[Nov., 



scientific work is called for, and it will be necessary to examine 

 the question whether the type of furrow at present favoured 

 by farmers is essential. 



A word may finally be said in reference to the com- 

 mercial aspect of the trials, which it may be suggested is the 

 sphere in which they will be of the greatest use. As com- 

 pared with- last year, the attendance and interest appeared to 

 be markedly smaller, and it may be attributed, at least in 

 large measure, to the decision not to have an exhibition of 

 machinery in connection with the trials. The exhibition was 

 undoubtedly a great attraction last year, and it does not seem 

 unreasonable to suggest that agricultural machinery should 

 be displayed for exhibition purpose where there are facilities 

 for observing it at work as well as on the stand. In future 

 trials it is to be hoped that this feature will reappear. 



