. The Cuba review. Cuba -- Periodicals. T II E C U B A u i: V I i: \v 15. Tracklayer "Best" hauling 10-bottom plow, preparing soil for planting sugar cane. (Courtesy of Havana Fruit Co.) FIELD PRACTICE IN CUBA By Sterling C. Lines. The problem of sugar production in Cuba up to this time has centered Largely in the manufacture of sugar, with cane production assumed as a natural expectation. Consideration has been centered on factory operation, with only sufficient attention to the field to insure a more or less adequate cane supply at a c paratively low cost. Loose methods prevail on
. The Cuba review. Cuba -- Periodicals. T II E C U B A u i: V I i: \v 15. Tracklayer "Best" hauling 10-bottom plow, preparing soil for planting sugar cane. (Courtesy of Havana Fruit Co.) FIELD PRACTICE IN CUBA By Sterling C. Lines. The problem of sugar production in Cuba up to this time has centered Largely in the manufacture of sugar, with cane production assumed as a natural expectation. Consideration has been centered on factory operation, with only sufficient attention to the field to insure a more or less adequate cane supply at a c paratively low cost. Loose methods prevail on the agricultural side of-the industry that would not for a moment be permitted in the mill. NOT THE FAULT OF THE COLONO Criticism of agricultural methods generally followed in Cuba is not necessarily a reflection on the colono. lie follows the practices in which he has been brought up and in few instances is the opportunity afforded him of obtaining practical informa- tion on improved field practice. In the presenl stage of development of the industry the colono is an important economic unit. While it is probable that in the future there will be an increasing production of administration cane, yet the colono will continue to be necessary to large production. His co-operation in cultivation and harvesting is well nigh indispensable. What is needed particularly is a closer work- ing relationship between the company and the colono, with assistance and supervision by the former of some of the operations which it is difficult for the grower, unaided, to perform in the most efficient manner. PREPARING THE SEED LED The most important single operation in sugar production is the preparation of a good seed hod for planting. In Cuba, on old cane lands, this is difficult for the colono to perforin. The soils are heavy—they frequently do not scour on the share—and plowing beyond a depth of perhaps six inches frequently requires more power than can be supplied by oxen. Good tractor opera
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