944 Congress of Agricultural Associations, [feb., 



Agricultural Exhibition at Buenos Aires. — The Agricultural 

 Exhibition is divided into two departments, (a) Live stock, and 

 (b) Agricultural machinery and products. In the latter department an 

 area of 54,000 square feet, contained in five pavilions, has been retained 

 for the British section, and of this space 35,000 square feet have been 

 applied for. Allowing for the necessary passageways in the space for 

 which application has already been made, there is still available an 

 area of 7,000 square feet for future applicants. 



The last date for receiving applications is fixed at 28th February. 

 Applications will be received at the Exhibitions Branch of the Board 

 of Trade, Queen Anne's Chambers, S.W., up to 4th February, or for 

 cabling (at cost of applicant) up to 27th February. The buildings will 

 be open for the reception of exhibits on 1st April, and none will be 

 received after 10th May. No charge will be made for space in the 

 buildings ; and light, power, and water will be free. In addition to the 

 buildings comprising the British section, arrangements have been 

 made for the erection of several private installations in the adjoining 

 open space. The Exhibition will be opened on 3rd June and will close 

 on 31st July, but exhibitors will have the right to retain their installations 

 in situ until 25th November. 



With reference to this Exhibition, it may be noted that the importation 

 into Argentina of agricultural machinery and implements for the nine 

 months from 1st January to 30th September, 1909, was valued at 

 ^735,000. 



Memoranda of information giving detailed particulars regarding the 

 Agricultural Exhibition and the Hygienic Exhibition are being issued 

 by the Exhibitions Branch of the Board of Trade, Queen Anne's 

 Chambers, S.W. Copies may be obtained on application at that Branch 

 or at the Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade, 73, 

 Basinghall Street, London, E.C. 



An International Congress of Agricultural Associations will be held 

 at Brussels from 19th to 22nd September, 19 10, in connection with the 



Brussels Exhibition. 

 International Congress It is pointed out in the preliminary pro- 

 of Agricultural gramme that the association of growers in 

 Associations. societies and unions constitutes one of the most 



powerful factors in the advancement of agricul- 

 ture. The methods adopted in different countries even for the attain- 

 ment of similar objects vary very greatly, and it is thought that the 

 comparison of the various systems and the discussion of methods in an 

 international assembly will be productive of good results. Some other 

 matters of importance to the grower, such as the improvement of roads 

 and the diminution of agricultural labour will also be included, but the 

 Congress does not propose to touch on technical or economic questions 

 connected with general agriculture or its allied industries. 



The Congress wili be divided into ten sections as follows : — (1) 

 Societies representing agriculture or horticulture in general ; (2) 

 Farmers' Associations, Societies, or Clubs; (3) Associations for produc- 

 tion (cattle and sheep breeding, milk control, improvement of seed) ; 

 (4) Societies for co-operative manufacture, purchase, export, sale, con- 



