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sheep and goat farming administered together, with a view to
building up a better diet for the people. I do not think
that there is anything into which the Bahrain Government
could better put their nwney.
14. Examples of the possibilities are (a) that about six
years ago the idea of using manure for the date gai'dens was
tried for the first time and is now widely used (so far as
manure is available); (b) that oranges introduced into the
Shaikh's gardens from 'Iraq have borne fruit in a way which
suggests that an industry could be started, which would add
oranges to the local diet; and (c) that tobacco growing has
been started and it is known that cotton can be grown.
15. I recommend, therefore, that the Bahrain Government

should be advised to adopt as a policy;-
(i) the purchase of land, both of the A1 Khallfcfi
(when compelled to sell by poverty or other good
cause) and of ordinary owners as suitable
opportunities offer and
(il) that a Directorate of Agriculture be re-established
and charged (a) with the administration of the
Bahrain Government lands either themselves or
through suitable tenants, (b) with the improvement
of agriculture (including date trees and
Introduction of new lines and (c) with the
improvement of animals giving meat and milk (cows,

goats, sheep, poultry).
16. I would add that I have discussed this proposal
informally with the Adviser to the Bahrain Government
(Mr. C.D. Belgrave, C.B.E.), who cordially agrees with it
in principle. We both appreciate that the mast careful
organisation and the gradual building up of a first class
staff