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mised a supply of Otaheite cane in November or 

 December next, from the Jubbulpoor farm. 



Q. I4,th. Is fallowing practised ; or is the same 

 land applied to the same purpose, from year to 

 year? 



A. No lands lie fallow, except those for sugar- 

 cane. The same lands are applied to the same 

 purpose from year to year; but a rotation of crops 

 is introduced as mentioned in paragraph 10. 



Q. \5th. Is manure used, and of what kind? 

 Could the system of manuring be extended, and 

 could the natives be induced to pen their cattle, 

 instead of using the manure as fuel ? 



A. No manure is used by natives, except for 

 sugar-cane, and that generally the sweepings of 

 villages, and the dung of sheep. I am not aware 

 that the system of manuring could be extended 

 amongst the natives ; nor do I think that the 

 natives could be induced to pen their cattle, or 

 of not using manure as fuel, as each would be 

 attended with more cost than the generality of 

 them can afford. 



