DOMINION HONEY SUPPLIES
"Over 2000 tons of honey remained in New Zealand for consumption last year, when over 1000 tons had been exported. The mild winter to a certain extent hampered its clearance, but sales are reported to be very satisfactory, considering tho extra amount which had to be absorbed." The pub. lie are realising the vatue of honey and a better demand has been created," said Mi* D. S. Bobinson, apiarist instructor for tho Department of Agriculture, to a "Manawatu Standard" reporter. Mr. Eobinson added that the number of beekeepers in Wellington and Taranaki was increasing, and that several new men were starting operations 6b Commercial apiarists in the Manawatu district. Given good climatic conditions, tho ouilook was favourable for production. Many ■ commercial beekeeperg had increased the number of their apiaries.
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 112, 16 November 1928, Page 15
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132DOMINION HONEY SUPPLIES Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 112, 16 November 1928, Page 15
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