Transactions of RHASS Volume 1940 - Page 089
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166 SCOTTISH RED CROSS AGRICULTURE FUND. Society’s Secretary and staff to undertake duties, if so desired, on behalf of the Committee. The offer was gratefully accepted. SUB-COMMITTEES APPOINTED. An Executive Committee of twenty-five members was then appointed, and also an Allocation Committee, consist- ing of the Chairman, two Vice-Chairmen, and one repre- sentative each from the Red Cross and the St Andrew’s Ambulance Association, to decide as to the allocation between the Scottish Branch, British Red Cross, and the St Andrew’s Ambulance Association of the funds raised by the Committee. AREA COMMITTEES. It was left to the Executive Committee to proceed with the establishment of Local Committees in the different areas throughout Scotland. It was thought that these areas might be generally on the lines of the Highland Society’s Show Divisions. The Committees would include Directors of the Highland Society and representatives of the Executive Com- mittees of the National Farmers’ Union and Chamber of Agriculture within the areas, representatives within the areas of those bodies represented at that Meeting, and representa- tives of all Agricultural Associations and other similar bodies within the areas. Major Brebner explained that there were eight Show Divisions throughout Scotland. What they had in mind was that the representatives of the Highland Society and of the National Farmers’ Union and Chamber of Agriculture in each Division should haVe a preliminary meeting, to which they would invite representatives of all Agricultural Societies, Auctioneers, and representatives of the other agricultural interests in the area, with a view to proceeding to organise the scheme. Further, it was hoped that all the bodies represented at that Meeting, especially those connected with allied industries, would formulate schemes for raising money within their own industries or associations. LOCAL ORGANISATION. Since the Meeting above referred to steps have been taken to establish the necessary Committees throughout the Show Divisions. In this work the National Farmers’ Union and Chamber of Agriculture are cordially co-operating through their Local Executive Committees. All Local Agricultural Societies throughout Scotland have been communicated with, and the replies received indicate a general desire to be associ- ated with the scheme and a willingness to do everything in their power to further its success. 167 THE CEREAL AND OTHER CROPS OF SCOTLAND FOR 1939. THE following comparison of the cereal and other crops of 1939 With those of the previous year has been prepared by the Secretary of the Society from answers to queries sent to lead- ing agriculturists in different parts of the country. The queries issued by the Secretary were in the following terms :— 1. What was the quantity, per imperial acre, and quality of grain and straw, as compared with last year, of the following crops? The quantity of each crop to be stated in bushels or cwts. What quantity of seed is generally sown per acre “.3—(1) Wheat, (2) Barley, (3) Oats. Did the harvest begin at the usual time, or did it begin before or after the usual time "I and if so, how long ‘5 What was the quantity, per imperial acre, and quality of the hay crop, as compared with last year, both as re- gards ryegrass and clover respectively “l The quantity to be stated in tons and cwts. 71. Was the meadow hay crop more or less productive than last year ’5 o. What was the yield of the potato crop, per imperial acre, as compared with last year “I The quantity to be stated in tons and cwts. Was there any disease? and if so, to what extent, and when did it commence ’2 Were any new varieties planted, and with what result? 6. What was the weight of the turnip crop, per imperial acre, and the quality, as compared with last year? The weight of the turnip crop to be stated in tons and cwts. How did the crop braird “I Was more than one sowing required ’2 and why “2 1. Were the crops injured by insects? State the kinds of insects. Was the damage greater or less than usual “2 8. Were the crops injured by weeds? State the kinds of weeds. Was the damage greater or less than usual? 9. Were the pastures during the season of average growth and quality with last year i 10. How did stock thrive on them “I 11. Have cattle and sheep been free from disease “I 12. What was the quality of the clip of wool, and was it over or under the average ‘2! 10 LC» |
| Title | Transactions of RHASS Volume 1940 - Page 089 |
