OUR FRUIT INDUSTRY.
PAST THE BABY STAGE. GOOD EXPORT OUTLOOK. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.} WELLINGTON, this day. The annual conference of the Xew Zealand Fruitgrowers' Federation opened to-day, Mr. T. O. Brash presiding. Tho Hon. W. Nosworthy congratulated growers on the very encouraging outlook for the industry. Previously he had been inclined to look upon tho industry as a case of one more for the Plunket Society than for the Department as the baby which the Government was compelled to carry had been one of the weakest. Prospects for the future, however, were very bright.
Mr. Brash, in moving the adoption of the annual report, said the problem of blemished fruit was one which had a great effect on local market results. Exports this year have been very satisfactory and probably this was due in a great measure to better quality of fruit shipped, also a better steamer service. The fruit was arriving Homo in a better condition than ever before. In Great Britain New Zealand apples were nt the top of the tree. Our exports had increased 500 per cent in tbe past five
years. What was required by growers was more speedy shipment, and this was receiving consideration. A regular service was desired.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 135, 10 June 1925, Page 9
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204OUR FRUIT INDUSTRY. Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 135, 10 June 1925, Page 9
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