PREFACE 



This paper, written many montlis ago, had been long 

 in type, when the Government emphasised many of 

 the remarks that it contains by aboHshing altogether 

 the Department of Agriculture. 



This Department has never, as fully explained in 

 this pamphlet, been able to effect much where Agri- 

 culture was concerned, but it was working in a 

 right direction ; it knew what was required, and from 

 time to time, when allowed a chance, did a little good 

 on its own motion, or supported and assisted the 

 efforts of others in this direction. 



So long as it existed, there was always some one at 

 the Head- quarters of the Government of India who 

 possessed a knowledge of these subjects, and was at 

 hand to support and advocate the sanction of all 



