CHAPTER XXI

ESTANCIA LIFE 246

Similarities between the farming routine of Uruguay and of Argentina--The Banda Oriental a pastoral rather than an agricultural land--Viticulture an asset in Estancia affairs--Wheat, maize, and linseed--Scarcity of alfalfa--Excellence of the natural pastures--The possibilities of private agricultural colonisation-- Favourable outlook for grazing countries in general-- Lemco estancias--The estancia San Juan--A comprehensive enterprise--Cattle, cereals, and viticulture--Stone quarries--A Campo stretch--The cutting out of a bullock--A Gaucho meal.