Proceedings of the South & East African combined agricultural, cotton, entomological and mycological conference held at Nairobi, August, 1926

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Identifikator:: 1738588467

URN:: urn:nbn:de:zbw-retromon-115043

Document type:: Monograph

Title:: Proceedings of the South & East African combined agricultural, cotton, entomological and mycological conference held at Nairobi, August, 1926

Place of publication:: Nairobi

Publisher:: East African Standard

Year of publication:: 1926

Scope:: VI, 337 Seiten; Ill.

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Collection:: Economics Books

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Title:: Part II. Agriculture

Collection:: Economics Books

1 PART 11. He further stated that there was a considerable trade carried on with South Africa in many products of East Africa, such as sisal, copra, oil seeds, etc. Mr, SIMPSON said that a great deal of cotton seed had been exported to Durban from Uganda, but the fear on the part of South Africa of the Pink Boll worm had closed the market. Mr. KIRBY said that it was hoped to establish a market for Nicotiana rustica, a native crop in Tanganyika, but the heavy duty levied in South Africa had prevented any development of the kind. Mr. WORTLEY asked what openings there were in South Africa for Nyasaland tea and coffee. COLONEL TURNER said that there was a possible opening for Nyasaland tea, and Nyasaland tea exporters had been put into touch with possible importers in South Africa. There might be a market for coffee, as much Kenya coffee was entering South Africa. The various points raised would be placed before the South African Government. Mr. SIMPSON observed that the good shipping services between South Africa and East African ports should facilitate trade activity. COLONEL TURNER stated that the balance of trade was in tavour of Kenya and Uganda, if coal be not considered. On behalf of all delegates, Mr. Holm thanked Colonel Turner for the information he had given them. POLICIES OF NORTHERN RHODESIA AND NYASALAND IN REGARD TO EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT. Mr. KIRBY stated the reasons why the information was being sought, pointing out the importance of ascertaining whether means of attraction for settlement in a country were likely to be successful before the Government concerned embarked on costly schemes, such as railway construction, intended primarily to serve such settlement. Mr. WORTLEY said that Nyasaland was regarded by Government as being suitable for both European and native development. The Shire Highlands, in particular, were suited to European settlement. The Government was sympathetic to both European and native agriculture. There was no active propaganda to encourage European settlement, as most of the land suitable for such settlement, within easy reach of the railway, had already been taken up. Information regarding agricultural prospects in Nyasaland was given in a handbook entitled °° Hints for Settlers.”” The Nyasaland Government had never offered inducements to settlers, as had been done by Canada and Australia. At present, only short term leases were given, but it was hoped that long leases would soon be granted. Rent varied from 1/- to 2/- per acre. There had been a very large increase in settler population during the last twelve years. Mr. SIMPSON said that the Uganda Government had not attracted European settlers. There was very little land that was suitable for European settlement within reach of transport. In the days of the land boom a great deal of land was purchased from natives by aliens. At present Europeans were settling in the Toro district, where leasehold was obtainable on application. The rent was revised every thirty-three years. The best area for European settlement was 10

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