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possible with the younger generation. It is for this 
reason that the Department of Agriculture has 
advocated a system of agricultural education (really 
rural economy) for Vernacular schools. 
To deal with present day “ Native Agriculture ” as 
it applies in particular to Malays, nothing can be 
done without encouragement; one can call to mind 
many industries that are suitable for Malay adoption, 
but only so far as they are encouraged in the correct 
way. For the introduction of an agricultural in- 
dustry amongst natives there are two essential 
conditions — firstly, instruction in cultivation and 
marketing ; and secondly, financial aid. The matter 
of instruction is in the hands of the Department of 
Agriculture, and that of organization of small in- 
dustries must be dealt with by the recently created 
Government Co-operative Department. In the 
publications of these two bodies will be found the 
suggestions for the improvement of native agri- 
culture. 
The following agricultural industries suitable for 
Malays and other Asiatic owners of small holdings 
may be mentioned. 
Padi. This cultivation, under existing condi- 
tions, is more suitable for small holders 
than for planters on a large scale. The main 
difficulties have been water control and cost of 
labour. Padi yields, outside the Krian area, are 
generally poor, and until the Malay is supplied with 
better types of seed, and can be more sure of a 
regular water supply, there is not likely to be any 
increase of area planted under this crop. 
Fruits. Apart from a few imported fruits, and 
the supplies obtained from Chinese- 
owned orchards, the local market supplies of fruit 
