1909.] British Bee-keepers' Insurance Scheme. 485 



In the Message of the President of the State of Minas 

 Geraes, Brazil, dated 18 June, 1909, reference is made to the 

 fact that the State Bureau of Agricul- 

 Opening for British ture keeps a stock of machinery and 

 Live Stock and implements, both at Rio de Janeiro and 

 Machinery in Brazil. at Sao p au lo, for sale to farmers. 



During 1908, 1,743 agricultural im- 

 plements were sold, as well as some for vine-growing, from 

 which it may be gathered that the introduction of agricultural 

 machinery is becoming more general. In the first four 

 months of 1909, the Bureau imported 266 agricultural 

 machines. 



The importation of foreign breeding stock has considerably 

 increased. In response to an appeal from many stock-raisers, 

 the Government opened a list in June, 1908, and applications 

 were received for 914 cattle, 99 goats, 34 sheep, 7 horses, 

 2 pigs, and 9 fowls. Tenders were invited, and a British 

 firm in Rio de Janeiro undertook the selection, purchase, and 

 transport of the stock on a commission of 7J per cent, of 

 the amount of the whole purchase. 



Many consignments have already arrived, the latest being 

 one of 649 Zebus and other Indian cattle. In consequence 

 of fresh applications, the Bureau of Agriculture has opened 

 another list, which will close on 31st December next. Orders 

 for 800 head of stock have already been received. The name 

 and address of the firm who undertook the previous importa- 

 tion can be ascertained on application at the Office of the 

 Board. 



Information as regards demand for live stock, &c, in Brazil 

 has appeared in previous numbers of this journal as follows : 

 August, 1907, p. 303; March, 1908, p. 738; April, 1908, p. 50; 

 January, 1909, p. 755; April, 1909, p. 37. 



The British Bee-keepers' Association have made arrange- 

 ments with a firm of underwriters at Lloyd's for insurance 

 against liabilities for injuries caused 

 British Bee-keepers' by bees. 



Insurance Scheme. The policy indemnifies the owners 

 of bee hives against their liability to 

 third parties for damages to persons or property occasioned 



