Abstract
AGRICULTURAL conditions in India are such that any estimate of progress must be largely indirect. The bulk of the land is farmed in small holdings by peasants who keep no accounts, and sell their surplus products in local markets which render no statistical returns; again, the value of export crops, such as cotton, is subject to wide fluctuations owing to the erratic rainfall. But, by a consideration of other factors, such as the area under cultivation, changes in land values and rentals, irrigation schemes, and the standard of living, there is definite evidence of progress. Mr. Keatinge has spent thirty years in the midst of agricultural problems in the Bombay Presidency, and in this very interesting book he sets out his estimate of the progress that has been made, the obstacles to further advancement, and a proposed future policy. Agricultural Progress in Western India. By G. Keatinge. Pp. xii + 253. (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1921.) 6s. net.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
