NUTS FOR FAT

The video report by Lionel Gamlin discusses the African groundnut scheme, highlighting the initial progress and challenges faced. The Minister of Food, Mr. Strachey, inspects the project near Kongwa, Tanganyika, and participates in operating agricultural machinery. The scheme aims to cultivate 3 million acres of groundnuts, also known as peanuts or monkey nuts, to produce oil and fat. The report covers the investigation of progress and the challenges encountered in the early stages of this large-scale agricultural initiative.

What is the current status of the African groundnut scheme as reported?

• Ahead of schedule

• Behind schedule

• On schedule

• Completed

Who visited the areas near Kongwa in Tanganyika to inspect the groundnut scheme?

• The Prime Minister

• The Minister of Food, Mr. Strachey

• The Minister of Agriculture

• The President

What activity did Mr. Strachey try during his visit to the plantations?

• Planting groundnuts

• Harvesting crops

• Controlling an agricultural machine

• Inspecting irrigation systems

What is the target acreage for cultivating groundnuts in the scheme?

• 2 million acres

• 4 million acres

• 3 million acres

• 1 million acres

What are groundnuts more commonly known as?

• Cashews

• Almonds

• Peanuts

• Walnuts