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Periodical article Periodical article Leiden University catalogue Leiden University catalogue WorldCat catalogue WorldCat
Title:Rhodesian lowveld: source of new economic strength
Author:Fair, T.J.D.ISNI
Year:1964
Periodical:Optima
Volume:14
Issue:4
Pages:191-201
Language:English
Geographic term:Zimbabwe
Subjects:dams
development projects
Abstract:The irrigation potentialities of the Sabi and Lim popo river valleys are being exploited to open up a great agricultural development scheme in the Rhodesian lowveld. The scheme has special importance in Rhodesia' s economic future now the Federation has died. The article describes: The regional setting; Present and future development; Sugar cane monoculture or diversification?; African employment; The pattern of settlement; Regional planning. Map; figure; illustrations.