EGGS FOR EXPORT

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 40, 15 August 1940, Page 5

EGGS FOR EXPORT

In response to a call for a statement to branches of the New Zealand Poultry Producers' Federation, the president, Mr. W. F. Stent, Carterton, expresses his view that "there is no doubt that eggs could be supplied for export even though this country's production is actually below . ordinary consumption. The self-denial of the people of New Zealand would enable us to send many thousands of eggs away if it were possible to export them. Unfortunately the problem-is one of shipping space; ships and shipping are controlled by the Home authorities and they alone decide what ships come to this country and what goods are loaded on them when they come." . The problem of increased supply of eggs for 1941 was quite different, stated Mr. Stent. All could help by preparing for such increased production. There was, however, the risk that the eggs produced could not be exported, but that risk must be taken. The question of financing the certain loss on production must be faced by the public, the producer, and the Government together. For these reasons he thought all the people, producers of eggs and consumers as well, should be ready, on demand, to do all they could to see that what was asked should be supplied. Everyone who can should increase flocks.

"Risk or no risk, loss or no loss," stated the president, "the main thought for us all is the need of our people in England and the people of Europe."