Planting
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Rice And Peanut
Near Rabaul
Rabaul, July 31
TIHE recent statement of Assistant Administrator Cleland regarding the possibilities of rice-growing in New Guinea directs attention to a project undertaken by the Roman Catholic Mission at Vunapope.
In August, 1951, the Mission be gan clearing the kunai grass from a large area at Vunakanau, where there had been war operations.
Trenches had to be filled in and much of the refuse of war removed.
A caterpillar tractor and a McCor mick Combine were used.
At present, about 28 acres are under rice cultivation, and an old Japanese reservoir in the vicinity is being used for storage purposes.
Another 80 acres have been prepared and planted with peanuts. It is planned to rotate rice and peanuts in this new cultivation.
Many are watching the result of this experimental planting with great interest.