In conversation with a "Wairarapft Age" reporter, Mr "W. A. Tate, of who recently returned from America in an effort to open up markets for New Zealand apples, said he doubted if it was worth, while the Government spoon-feeding an industry that could only prosper If a preference was given on the British market. If tjie land at present* carrying fruit trees was grazing milch cows it would be better for the individual and the country. There was a surplus of apples for local consumption, and unless this could be successfully marketed outside, th© industry could not possibly show a profit.
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Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17936, 3 December 1923, Page 6
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