2 PART VN. The tendency at the present stage of development of agriculture In this Colony is for production to be specialised along one particular line on comparatively large holdings, e.g., in sisal, maize, wheat, coffee, or sugar cane, but in the course of time a system of mixed farming is likely to be practised in some districts, with advantages to the community and greater security to the farmer. To reduce the number of labourers required and the risks consequent upon a shortage of labour supply, labour saving machinery and appliances are being introduced, and used to an increasing extent, while agricultural tractors and heavy motor vehicles are displacing the draught ox. During recent years a marked improvement has been effected in the organisation of labour on farms, with the result that the volume of production per unit of labour employed has increased immensely, and the cost of production has been reduced. The Agricultural Census, as at June 30th, 1925, revealed the following interesting facts in respect of the main crops on Huropean holdings: The acreage *of maize increased from 75,000 in 1922 to 156,000 in 1925; corresponding figures for other crops are, for wheat, 14,000 and 26,000; for coffee, 43,000 and 65,000; for sisal, 37,000 and 58,000; for sugar cane, 3,700 and 6,500. Reductions have taken place in flax, wattle, lucerne, and pulse crops. Tea makes its appearance as a new crop with 400 acres planted; the acreage under barley, oats, fruit, and coconuts shows no appreciable change. Substantial increases under maize, wheat, sisal, coffee, sugar cane and tea are likely to be shown in the census now being compiled. Under the existing conditions of cultivation in native reserves and the illiteracy of the population it is quite impracticable to attempt the quotation of figures relating to areas under cultivation and total production in the native reserves, but some information will be given later in this paper to indicate the progress made in that direction. Corree is a substantial well-established industry. Some 65,000 acres have already been planted, and the area is increasing annually, Although many of the plantations are not yet in bearing, coffee to the value of three quarters of a million pounds sterling is exported per annum, and ere long the exports should reach the value of one million. Because of its mild character and valuable liquoring quality ‘“ Kenya Coffee *’ commands a high price and is in great demand. On established plantations the yield—about 6 cwts. per acre on an average—is high when compared with other coffee-growing countries. Coffee planting is a most attractive proposition in Kenya and is deservedly popular, as affording a pleasant and remunerative occupation well suited to those who wish to retire to a small estate, while for more energetic people a larger plantation or estate offers opportunities for a sound investment and the means of a considerable annual return. In several districts coffee-planting is combined with maize growing. This practice is to be commended, as the maize crop provides quick returns which assist in meeting the expenditure on development pending the period when the coffee reaches the bearing stage. Bi)