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owners in other parts of the country some idea of the system more or less 
pursued in Suffolk and, in fact, in East Anglia. 
Although only 19 pigs were on the farm in June, a number are bought 
in about September each year, and fed off by April. 
A mixed breed of poultry is kept, about 100 head at each farm. A larger 
number Mr. Smith considers would not be profitable. 
One industry must not be overlooked. Bees are kept, and the hives are 
taken to the white clover fields where, in a good season, honey is quickly 
made, and the seed returns of the clover are much increased. This is only 
one of the many instances of careful forethought and management every- 
where so evident at Rendlesham. The relationship existing between the 
master and the men on the farm was a most pleasing feature, and one that 
must largely contribute to the general thoroughness of work everywhere seen. 
I was furnished by Mr. Smith with some interesting returns of the gross 
value of corn grown on his farms in the four years 1880-83 and the four 
years 1890-93. These I give: — 
£ s. <i. 
1880 'i 
1881 [ Total value of grain and seed on both 
1882 f farms : Average per year . . . 3,875 5 11 
1883) 
1890 1 
1891 1 Total value of grain and seed on bot h 
1892 f farms : Average per year . . . 2,559 8 01 
1893 J 
Conclusion. 
In conclusion I may state that I put the following question 
in writing to the twenty gentlemen whose holdings I visited : — 
“ What expedients, if any, are being adopted to meet the present agri- 
cultural depression in your neighbourhood ? ” 
Ten gave no replies to the question ; the others answered as 
follows : — 
From Cambridge : 
1. “ Rents have been reduced 50 per cent. Sow thepoorlands down with 
grass, sainfoin, or lucerne, which would lessen the cost of horse and manual 
labour; also, if meat is making a good price, feed cattle, sheep, and lambs, 
with one-third wheat (coarsely ground) with other mixture.” 
From Norfolk : 
2. “ The light lands are going down to sheep walks. Barley and oats are 
grown in place of wheat, expenses are cut down, implements and machinery 
are not purchased so freely as they were some years ago.” 
3. “ The most is made of all produce from the farm and no waste is 
allowed ; less corn is grown and more stock are grazed.” 
4. “General reduction in rent. Keeping labour hill as low as possible. 
In some instances, cross cropping ; selling hay and straw, horse breeding, 
more especially Hackneys.” 
From Suffolk: 
5. “Every endeavour to produce more, especially mutton and beef.” 
6. “ Large percentages returned on rent days.” 
7. “Rigid economy at all points.” 
8. “Reduction of rents; selling hay, straw, and roots.” 
