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Science Necessary in Farming
Brisbane: A scientific approach to farming was essential for men on the land today, the Education Minister (Mr. Devries) said yesterday.
He was speaking at the Gatton Agricultural College. At the college 194 youths, aged 15 to 17, from many parts of Queensland, are taking short summer courses in agriculture.
“This course will enable you to go back to your farms and utilise and spread the methods you are learning here,” Mr. Devries told 60 young farmers after watching them receive special instruction on soil conservation methods.
Queensland Junior Farmers’ Clubs were playing an important role in ensuring the future agricultural development of the State, he added.
The 60 youths in the soil conservation course will complete their practical field instruction on January 22.
Other students include 74 youths from Mackay sugar growing areas who are attending a week’s school in tractor maintenance.
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Warwick Daily News, 15