British Empire Exhibition : Malayan series, no. II-no. XIX, 1924

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Kitap

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1923

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Fraser and Neave

exported annually.This industry has dwindled down until it is now of little importance.The spices that are produced command good prices.The ex- perimental cultivation of these crops on a commercial scale is being undertaken by the Department of Agriculture.Tapioca, which was formerly grown on a consider- able scale, is still cultivated, though to a less extent, in Negri Sembilan, Pahang, and Johore.The cultivation of fibres has created a considerable amount of interest recently, many enquiries having been received by the Department of Agriculture regarding them.Those of chief interest are Roselle, Manila, Sisal, and Mauritius.Roselle Fibre is being grown on one or two estates on a commercial scale, and seed has* been distributed by the Department of Agriculture to nearly a hundred applicants.There is a good local demand for the ropes which are made from Roselle and a certain amount of the fibre is being exported.Roselle is a four months' crop and it is recommended to grow it in rotation with ground- nuts.It thrives in a variety of soils and seems well suited to Malayan conditions.Arghan Fibre has created much interest, but there is comparatively little information on the subject.Kapok This is grown by Malays generally (Kabu-throughout the country, but in very Kabu).small quantities.If the facts con- cerning the market were better known, and collection organised, the cultivation of this crop might be extended.The Department is giving serious consideration to these aspects o…

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