Pyrethrum in the Highlands of New Guinea.

Abstract

Pyrethrum is a crop which has created a thriving industry in the Equatorial Highlands of East Africa. The author, who studied African pyrethrum production at first hand, has been in charge of the pyrethrum experiments of the Department of Agriculture, Stock and Fisheries of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea. Mr. Schindler describes methods of cultivation and selection of soils, which best suit New Guinea condition. He reviews the firm market prospects for pyrethrum, despite the spectacular development of synthetic insecticides. His conclusion is that pyrethrum offers good possibilities, both for European and native planting in the Territory's Highlands. Mr. Schindler is Agronomist-in-Charge, Highlands Agricultural Experiment Station, Aiyura, Eastern Highlands.