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The type of farming chiefly seen was maize production on a large
scale. The delegates were much impressed by the high quality and
yield of the maize and the fertility of the soil, indeed with the great
productive power of the whole area.
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On Wednesday the 25th August the delegates visited Limuru
District, examining on the way agricultural methods employed by the
natives in the Kikuyu Reserve.
At Mr. Pirie’s stock farm a fine herd of Frieslands was inspected
and the delegates expressed their admiration of the animals. The
natural pasture of Kikuyu grass and clover evoked interest.
Subsequently a visit was paid to the Wattle Extract Factory,
where the party was received by Mr. Johnson.
Young tea plantations were seen en route.
THIKA.
On Thursday, the 26th August, the delegates visited the Thika
Sisal Estates at the invitation of Commander Lawford.
Here and in the district they saw extensive areas under sisal, and
the several factory processes were demonstrated.
(B) PAPERS REFERRED TO IN THE REPORT.
(1) AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL FOR EAST AFRICA.
(Paper by Director of Agriculture, Kenya Colony—T.C.(C)Ag.1)
For the purpose of promoting the development of the Agricultural
industry in East Africa steps should be taken to publish an Agricultural
Journal.
2. Excepting perhaps Kenya, it is felt that no territory in East
Africa is likely to be in a position to publish such an organ on its own
resources, having regard to the contributions required to maintain
it at a high standard, the cost of production and publication, and the
number of subscribers likely to take the journal.
3. Agricultural conditions and problems in East Africa are interrelated,
 many forms of production are common to all and no better
method is available of keeping officers of the Agricultural Departments
 of the different territories in close touch with the work of one
another, and also of informing the public as to the work of these
Departments, than through a publication of this kind.
4. For many years the South African and Rhodesian Agricultural
Journals have rendered service of great value, and their counterpart
should prove most useful in East Africa.
5. The following proposals are submitted for consideration :—
(a) Title: ** The Journal of Agriculture of East Africa,” or ** The
East African Agricultural Journal.”
(b) To embrace articles on general agriculture, including stock,
agricultural research and experiment, science as applied to
agriculture, cognate subjects, e.g., veterinary, forestry,
building construction, agricultural engineering, irrigation, ete.

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