RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL COURSES FOR PEASANTS IN RUMANIA

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• Document Release Date: September 15, 2011
• Sequence Number: 653
• Publication Date: June 29, 1953
• Content Type: REPORT

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COUNTRY Rumania
SUBJECT Sociological - Education
Economic - Agriculture
HOW Scientific - Agronomy
PUBLISHED Daily newspapers
WHERE
PUBLISHED Bucharest
DATE
PUBLISHED 7 Jan - 14 Feb 1953
LANGUAGE Rumanian
REPORT
CD NO.
DATE OF
DATE DIST. T& Jun 1953
SUPPLEMENT TO
REPORT NO.
NEW PLANTS GROWN EXPERIMENTALLY -- Bucharest, Romania Libera, 17 Jan 53
The ICAR (Institut de Cercetari Agronomice Romane, Rumanian Institute for
Agronomic Research) in Bucharest, aided by the Ministry of Agriculture, for
several years studied the possibility of growing new fiber and oleaginous plants
that could be adapted to Rumania's climatic conditions.
RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL COURSES
FOR PEASANTS IN RUMANIA
STATE
ARMY
During 1952 the ICAR experimental station cultivated abutilon, which ft
grown in dry regions and gives fibers of the same quality as hemp. The cultiva-
tion of this plant will be extended to 100 hectares in 1953, including 60 hec-
tares at agricultural schools and 40 hectares at state farms.
Yucca is being grown experimentally, and with good results, to replace
Manila rope. A characteristic of this plant is the great resistance of its fi-
ber and the large yield per hectare. It was planted on 15 hectares in 1951 and
this area will be doubled in 1953. In addition, it is still planted in hot-
houses. A special harvesting machine was built, with the assistance of the
Ministry of Agriculture, for use on the 1953 harvest since this plant requires
cutting rather than reaping.
Kenaf and raimee (Chinese grass) are also being grown experimentally. These
fiber plants are especially important to the Rumanian economy, as are cylindrical
luffa, various species of cotton and oleaginous plants, such as sesame, lalleman-
tia, and bush hazelnuts, and fodder plants, such as ciumitza (foxtail millet)
which yields large quantities of seed.
CLASSIFICATION CONFIDENTIAL
SECURITY INFORMATION
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
INFORMATION FROM
FOREIGN DOCUMENTS OR RADIO BROADCASTS
The meeting of scientists, specialists, technicians, and operators from
irrigation projects all over Rumania came to a close on 31 January 1953. The
meeting was held at the ICAR in Bucharest. Achievements of scientific research
in the field of irrigation and planning were analyzed and discussed during the
5 days of the meeting.
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A resolution was drawn up at the close of the meeting, showing results ob-
tained so far, shortcomings and difficulties encountered, and new duties to be
fulfilled., The resolution stressed the application of Soviet experiences.
Thorough research and study in irrigation work before planning, mechanization of
work, rational use of water, soil improvement, etc. were also included in the
resolution. It further recommended the immediate publication of the periodical
Hidrosmelioratia (Water I-^provemeat), which will inform Rumanian specialists of
the success obtained by Soviet science. The resolution also calls for the cre-
ation of the Institute for Improvement Research.
The participants sent a telegram to Gheorpti-a Gheorghiu-Deb, promising to
fulfill in 4 years the Five-Year Plan, which provides for the irrigation of
120,000 hectares of arable land.
AGRICULTURAL COURSES FOR THE MASSES -- Bucharest, Romania Libera, 7 Jan 53
More than 152,000 workers registered in January 1953 for agricultural and
animal husbandry courses, as compared to 35,000 attending courses in 1952.
These workers belong to state farms, collectives, and TOZ.
Lectures also were organized by the Ministry of Agriculture for small and
medium collectives in communes where courses cannot be given.
EDUCATIONAL COURSES IN AGRICULTURE -- Bucharest, Romania Libera, 7 Feb 53
Courses have been organized all over Rumania for the education of working
peasants. The executive committees of people's councils are giving particular
attention to this propaganda work.
Bucharest Regiune organized 27 courses for agriculture and animal husbandry
at MTS, 139 courses at collectives, and 119 courses at TOZ. Thouusands distrib-
uted attended these courses and many thousands of study pamp
uted throughout the regiune by the Ministry of Agriculture. These courses were
given by agriculturists and technicians from state farms, teachers of animal
husbandry, and veterinarians. In Draganesti Raion, for instance, 28 technicians,
agriculturists, and medical men were drafted to teach the courses.
The courses are to last until 5 March 1953. Slobozia, Rosiorii-de-Vede, and
Giurgiu raions had 100 percent attendance.
NEW SCHOOL FOR TRAINING OPERATORS OF COMBINES -- Bucharest, Viata Sindicala,
14 Feb 53
Rumanian agriculture will be equipped with a large number of harvester-
thresher combines in 1953. A school for training operators for these combines
was created recently at the Motatei State Farm, Craiova Regiune. Operators are
being acquainted thoroughly with every part of these machines, and are being
trained to use them with maximum efficiency.
ACTIVITY IN MICHURIN CIRCLES -- Bucharest, Romania Libera, 14 Feb 53
State farms, collectives, and TOZ in Caracal Raion, are preparing for the
spring campaign with the aid of Michurin circles. There are at present 15
Michurin circles in Caracal Raion. These circles are especially active at the
Stoenesti, Cioroiu, Bucinitu, and Traian collectives.
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WEEKLY LEAFLET FOR 1IS -- Bucharest, Romania Libera, 4 Feb 53
The Hungarian Autonomous Regiune MPS office, together with the agricultural
section of the people's council, has initiated the printing and distribution of
a weekly leaflet for MTS.
These leaflets analyze the work of MTS in the regiune, tell of the nuccees
obtained, and describe working methods. They also criticize lagging MTS, tractor
operators, and mechanics who do not observe discipline.
The leaflet of 11 January 1953, for instance, recounts the success of the
Reghin MTS in applying the Bugachev method. It also criticizes the management
and mechanics of the Sfantul-Gheorghe and Odorhei MTS for nct applying this
method and for remaining behind in work.
TRAINING OF SKILLED CADRES -- Bucharest, Vista Sindicala, 17 Jan 53
The Valea-Calugaresca State Farm Committee helped organize two winter
courses for training in various branches. The courses had a regular attendance
of 290 workers. The students were divided into 19 study groups, with two lec-
tures for each group.
The courses offer specialization training in agriculture, animal husbandry,
and mechanics.
COURSES IN ANIMAL RUSBAlDRY -- Bucharest, Romania Libera, 10 Jan 53
An interregiune course was opened at the beginning of January 1953 in
Botoaani, to improve the peasants' knowledge of animal husbandry. Fifty-seven
animal husbandrymen from Bacau, Barlad, and Suceava regiunes attended this
course.
The course also included visits to state farms and collectives in the
regiunes, for practical experience.
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