INSTRUCTIONS
1. INTRODUCTION
 In this simulation you are the manager of a large wheat farm. The objective of the
 game is to run the farm profitably by careful management and to accumulate total
 assets of £250.000.
2. INFORMATION AVAILABLE
 This program is menu driven. The game gives a choice of 6 types of information or
 making a "Command" (see 3 below).
 The weather forecast shows likely rainfall and average temperature for the month.
 Any likely deficiencies in rainfall can be remedied by irrigation. However, average
 temperatures are factors which one has to live with! Beware of the weather forecasts -
 the weather men do not always predict the correct amount of rainfall.
 The crop status reports shows by means of a histogram, the stage of growth that the
 crops have reached together with whether fertilisers have been applied. This report
 must be referred to in order to ascertain if crops are ready to harvest
 The Farm Map shows the area which is cultivated and fertilised, the stocks of seeds
 and harvested wheat and how long ago the crops were sprayed with insecticides. This
 information should be referenced before a decision to plant is made.
 The Cash Account shows cash expenditure and receipts during the month. Useful to
 consult before any major expenditure is made.
 The Instructions summarise the criteria which is used in the simulation.
Help gives a short summary of Commands.
 In addition to the above a Balance Sheet is prepared each month showing the
 comparative figures of previous month. This totals the net assets and shows you how
 your are progressing towards your target of £250.000. A Profit and Loss Account is
 also prepared every six months showing the profit and loss for the period. Your total
 assets will increase by any profit you make plus any increase in value of the land and
 current assets.
 After each month is completed a second report is shown showing results of your
 decisions.
3. BUSINESS DECISIONS REQUIRED (COMMANDS AVAILABLE)
 You are restricted to taking only 3 decisions each month. From the following options
 you must decide whether to and when to:
 Irrigate. SPray crops with insecticide.
 Buy land, seeds, tractors or a combine harvester. Harvest ripe crops.
 Plant seeds. Sell land or ripe crops.
 Fertilize crops planted. HIre additional labour.
To effect a decision (command) you are required to key the underlined capital letters and
ENTER.
4. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
 Drought, Insect attack on crops, Rats eating seed corn, Frost damage and Fire.
5. HINTS ON PLAY
 Crops need an optimum amount of water each month. You should aim to irrigate them
 in order that the total level of water is between 80-92 mm each month. If crops have
 more or less water they may be affected and acres of wheat will be lost.
 Before planting crops you will need enough unused land and enough seeds to plant the
 acreage you require planted. You are therefore advised to buy enough land and seeds
 before planting. 
 Fertilizing two month old crops doubles the yield of the crop. Effects of fertilizing
 will be lost if insects attack or too much or too little water is applied or if there is frost
 damage. If you spray your crops you will need to spray all your cultivated land. Costs
 £15 per acre and lasts for 5 months.
 Harvesting, planning and fertilizing can be restricted if you do not have enough
 workers or tractors. Combine harvesters will harvest your ripe crop five times faster
 than a tractor.
6. LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY There are five levels of difficulty.
 You are advised to start at the easiest levels 4 and 5. These levels also have prompts
 for Weather Forecast if you have forgotten to ask for one and Cash Account when
 balance of cash at the bank is less than £100.
 In the more difficult levels you will have lower temperatures to contend with. (The
 wheat will take longer to grow and could be damaged by frost). Also the cost of
 Fertilizers and Sprays will be more while the value of harvested wheat will be less.
7. LOADING
 Load CORN.
 If you break the program you can restart by GOTO 300.