FLAX PROBLEMS.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17815, 14 July 1923, Page 16

FLAX PROBLEMS.

INADEQUATE STATE HELP. (P3E33 ASSOCIATIOW TZLZOXAX.) PALMERSTON NORTH, July 13. At a special meeting of the executive of the Flaxmillera' Association, held to-day under the chairmanship of Mr A. Seifert, dissatisfaction was expressed at the Gorernment's decision to grant an extra duty of Gd per ton on hemp graded, the amount to be subsidised £ for £ up to £290 to assist experimental work in the flax industry. It was explained that the amount was totally inadequate, particularly in view of the information supplied to the Department and an inspection of the work with regard to yellow leaf disease carried out at Miranui. It was mentioned that merchants had made subscriptions, showing that they wore impressed by what was being dona to improvo the industry. In response to a question, Mr Seifert eaid they would require £IOOO per year, but as an absolute minimum they could probably manage on £760. Other, speakers said it was a question of getting si substantial subsidy or abandoning experimental work. After n lengthy discussion, a motion that they could not see their way to continue 'unless £ICOO was forthcoming was carried imanimously. it Tbealso decided to get in touch, witiu members of Parliament.