- 49 -"15" - The Sugar Season and Other Seasons The cultivation of sugarcane continues to spread in the Egyptian province with satisfactory results. The weather conditions were favorable for it last year, and the harvest in 1909-1910 (up to November 1910) reached 515,000 tons of cane, compared to 359,000 tons in 1908-1909 and 253,000 tons in 1907-1908. The percentage of sugar extracted from the cane also increased significantly.

Sugarcane cultivation has been increasing in Upper Egypt, especially in Nag Hammadi, Armant, and Kom Ombo. However, it has slightly decreased in Middle Egypt, where cotton and other crops have begun to dominate. The reason for this might be the long period sugarcane remains in the ground, leaving insufficient time after its harvest to plant another crop, despite the availability of water. It has been found that the water sufficient for sugarcane is also sufficient for cotton, wheat, or berseem. They say that the yield of two of these crops is four times that of sugarcane.

They have experimented with planting a type of sugarcane known as "Jawa" cane, variety 105, and its cultivation has been successful in various regions where it was planted. The Egyptian Sugar and Refining Company has begun experimenting with new varieties brought from Mauritius to find a good type.

The rice harvest in 1910 was less than the previous year, and its exports amounted to 288,000 Egyptian Pounds, compared to 167,000 Egyptian Pounds in 1909. The harvest of wheat, barley, and legumes in Lower Egypt was affected by the rains. In Upper Egypt, blight and a pest attacked the wheat, causing a significant decrease in its yield. Berseem did not thrive due to the cold weather and other factors, leading to a sharp increase in its price, which is a cause for concern for the 1911 harvest. Fortunately, the local berseem season was met with great demand, as it is the food for a large portion of the country's population. It is worth noting that exports of wheat, corn, and Sudanese peanuts have increased significantly. It is imperative to expand the cultivation of Sudanese peanuts in Upper Egypt and sandy areas.