43 -In irrigation, after the annual flood, to mitigate the danger and reduce waterlogging, the water level in the canals should be kept as low as possible. If the levels of the canals are alternately raised and lowered, the summer seasons will be suitable for the arrival of floodwaters and for cultivating on both sides of the canals to prevent waterlogging where the soil is absorbent. This should be done by expanding and improving the entire system of drainage canals in the country.

(2) Soil – This section also called for increased research, especially regarding the nature of the soil, the presence of harmful salts, and the best ways to use artificial fertilizers. It emphasized the establishment of agricultural stations throughout the country for this purpose.

(3) Seedlings – The committee paid special attention to the necessity of increasing experiments with cotton seedlings to improve them and select varieties more suited to the country's nature, if possible. It stressed that reliance should not be solely on scientific soil analysis using the composite methods followed in the laboratory of the Mohammadi Agricultural Society, but also on analytical methods for seed selection. It emphasized considering the damage caused by mixing Egyptian seeds with the seed known as "Al-Bithra" and the necessity of relying on pure seeds to eradicate all inferior varieties. It also suggested that all seed distribution systems should be under central supervision. Furthermore, it discussed the results of changing cultivation from a three-year cycle to a two-year cycle, the benefits of fertilizers, and the impact of culling livestock due to cattle plague.

(4) Insects – The committee discussed the methods used to combat insects that were greatly damaging in the past, especially the cotton bollworm and the almond borer. It considered new methods proposed for innovation, suggesting earlier control of the cotton bollworm than before, and conducting numerous research and experiments. It recommended that the government reward those who discover an effective method of this kind and mentioned the necessity of protecting birds that eat insects.

(5) Organization of Agricultural Affairs – The committee suggested: (a) organizing agricultural schools into primary, secondary, and higher education levels; (b) establishing agricultural stations throughout the country with a central institute in Cairo staffed by a large number of civilian specialists; (c) establishing an agricultural department and appointing a committee to oversee the various scientific and practical matters mentioned by the committee. It is possible that the department will be established; (d) finally, appointing a supportive committee for agriculture to oversee the interests of agriculture in general.