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The establishment and operation of Queensland Agricultural College was an important commitment by the Queensland Government to agricultural advancement. The development of the dairying industry was an early priority as was the introduction of new agricultural methods and technologies. For instance, in 1897, the first cutting of a crop with a “Scientific Harvester” to produce ensilage was watched by a 200 strong crowd of farmers from as far away as Nanango.
As well as providing a basic practical and theoretical agricultural education for young men, the college also offered short courses for farmers on specific topics such as cheese making, milk testing, bee-keeping and sugar farming. The college also held short courses for teachers who were then able to offer basic agricultural education in schools across the state.
For the first 25 years of its existence, the Queensland Agricultural College was the responsibility of the Department of