CAN IT BE AVOIDED

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 185, 26 November 1941, Page 4

CAN IT BE AVOIDED

MUCH has been written about the change-over to cheese., in these columns. Difficulties in most instances have been overcome by means of the same spirit of cordial co-opera-ticn which was so much in evidence: .when the Government's appeal wa.s first made known. Farmers do not mind getting u]3_a little earlier in order to ensure the success of the venture, nor do they object (officially at any rate) to the inconvenience of the heavier handling due to increased capacity cans. We have however heard considerable dissatisfaction voiced by farmers at the methods of can delivery—in many cases not until 9 p.m. at night, and then in a filthy state owing to the inability of the factory staff to provide the usual cleansing by means of the steam vent. Left in. the sun all day,, farmers ciiaim that by the time the can reaches the farm it requires scalding and airing before it can be used for next supply. To the average farmer who uses several of these cans a very genuine problem is created (before morning's milking) when little time is available. Is there any possible way of co-operating on a basis less drastic to so many suppliers. If these columns are of service by way of an exchange of views they are welcome to all for constructive suggestions or opinions.