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on Ruwenzori, but this was far from a means of cheap transport. 
On the whole, Uganda was not suitable for European settlement; the 
labour supply was not plentiful. As in all tropical regions, the 
climatic conditions enabled a man to obtain the necessaries of life with 
the minimum expenditure of energy. There was thus no need for 
such natives to go out to work. The settler population had 
decreased since 1913. 
Mr. Kirby thanked the Directors of Agriculture of Uganda and 
Nyasaland for the information given. 
CHAPTER IX, 
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS OF AGRICULTURAL 
SECTION. 
1. MANURES. 
That the attention of the Governments of East Africa be drawn 
to the possibility of the existence of deposits useful as fertilisers in 
the various territories, and that such Governments be asked to 
consider the recommendation that their respective Geological Depart- 
ments should make this matter a prominent subject in their normal 
investigation and report. 
2. TRANSPORTATION OF STOCK. 
(a) On the statement presented by the Trades Commissioner for 
South Africa, it is noted that the freight and other charges on stock 
imported from South Africa are considerable, and it is requested that 
the Trades Commissioner should make representation with a view to 
effecting reductions. 
(b) It is considered that the rates on livestock from England to 
East African ports are excessive, are limiting the importitions of 
stock, and are, therefore, retarding livestock improvement in East 
African territories. It is, therefore, urged that representations be 
made to the Shipping Companies requesting that a substantial 
reduction be offered. 
3. CompPULSORY DippING OF CATTLE By NATIVES. 
That under existing conditions the compulsory dipping of cattle 
by natives is, at present, impracticable over extensive areas. 
4. Wagar CuLtivaTION BY NATIVES. 
_ That wheat growing by natives should be encouraged in areas 
suitable to the crop, not only for improving the food ration for the 
native population, but also for production for purposes of sale when 
satisfactory transport conditions exist. 
5. PREVENTION OF ADULTERATION 
(a) That the principle of official compulsory grading and/or 
mspection of agricultural produce, prior to export, is sound and should 
be applied wherever practicable in the interests both of producer and 
the trade. 
(b) That, in order to give effect thereto, legislation is essential. 
(ec) That charges calculated to cover the cost of the grading 
and/or inspection service should be levied. 
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