An inquiry into Arab agriculture will be begun this week by Sir John Simpson who is investigating problems of land settlement, development and immigration. Sir John has expressed himself as tremendously impressed with the Jewish achievements in the Emek and Jordan Valleys which he toured extensively with Dr. Arthur Ruppin.
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