EGYPT AND THE SOUDAN 



In Egypt there are very large numbers of cattle, nearly every 

 farmer keeping a few head, and these are fed and fattened on 

 the luxurious fields of the Delta. During the last few years the 

 Egyptian Government has taken steps to improve the quality 

 and size of these. 



Some seven miles out of Cairo, at Shubri, there is in existence, 



Group of Young Cows (improved), by Ibn Shakei, 

 3 years old 



under the able control of Mr. A. C. Branch, a large stud of 

 thoroughbred and Arab horses, cattle, and sheep. This belongs 

 to the Sultanieh Agricultural Society, and was instituted some 

 years ago by Prince Hassan. 



Accepting a kind invitation by Mr. Branch, I motored out 

 recently to inspect it. The drive was interesting, as I passed 

 through some of the richest land in Egypt, rented at £22 per 

 acre, and worth up to £350 per acre. Every description of crop 



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