12 JULY 1930, Page 28

Just because we have not scrupled to criticize British manu-

facturers who disregard the needs of Overseas markets we are glad to pay tribute where tribute is due. At the Royal Show that opened in Manchester, on Tuesday, July 8th, there is a group exhibit of British agricultural machinery which is designed to meet specialized requirements of agriculturalists in Canada, India, Africa and Brazil, respectively. Here is a new post-War British export industry, and it is worth noting that, in spite of the general depression, agricultural conditions show an actual improvement in business. We are glad to record also a special inter-Imperial marketing arrangement in co-operation with an important Australian firm for the mar-

keting of harvesters in South America. . .