FARMERS' DIFFICULTIES
Tt is highly desirable that the relations between the farmer aiui his brother of the town should be friendly. Knowledge of each other's difficulties would help considerably. I would draw attention to the difficult ]>Osition the farmer now finds himself in. The season drawing to a close has been exceptionally dry. resulting in a drop in milk production of about 20 per cent. The natural feed—grass— was scarce, and it was necessary to feed out the hay and ensilage which had been saved for winter use. In consequence winter feed must l>e bought, and the price will be high. The British (iovernment pro]>oses to assist tlie Hume farmer and to impose on the farmers of Canada. Australia and Xew Zealand a quota 011 dairy prtxluce. As a last straw, it is rumoured the Commissioner of Taxes may charge each farmer income tax on his share of the guaranteed price deficit at the unearned rate. FARMER SEED.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 139, 15 June 1939, Page 10
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