Turning now to planting matters, the output so far has been obtained entirely from the old area on Bukit Toh Along Estate proper, although we have been granted a standard production of 82,500 Ib. for the 275 acres of mature rubber on Kuala Kettil Division. This old area, however, cannot be expected to keep up with the periodical increases that will be made to the standard production of Kuala Ket-til and steps are now being taken to erect the necessary factory' buildings and to instal the requisite m: chinery to enable tapping to be commenced on Kuala Kettil. In this division the company owns a very valuable and improving asset, the mature rubber is reported to be very fie indeed and the growth of the younger areas is said to be equal to, if not better than, anything in the vicinity, For the next two or three years we shall not be able to tap more than the 318 acres that were planted in 1918 and 1920 but, by 1929, the later plantings should begin to come into bearing and to give a large increase yielding capacity of the properties.
Silt" pitting was continued throughout the year on Bukit Toh Along Estate with most beneficial results to the health and yielding enpacity of the trees. This work will be continued during the euro rent year. Pests or diseases gave Nery little trouble during the year.
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