COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE

Evening Star, Issue 17720, 22 July 1921, Page 7

COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE

CONFERENCE CONCLUDED. The con'fcrenco of (ho Council of -Agriculture ronchuled nt Wellington yesterday, the following remits being passed: The executive to be requested to draw up a report ns to the advisability of forming a governing body for enforcing tho resolutions passed at the conference in regard to A. and P. Society matters; and! to be recommended to consider the organisation of bodies representing tho fanning industry. That tho Government bo asked to inspect oil engines once only. That single judging at shows bo adopted. That heavy penalties" bo imposed for using traps or other methods likely to destroy the natural enemies of rabbits.

That opossums be not protected. That the Government enforce the adoption of an ear-marking scheme. , That steps he taken to stamp out the cattle tick, and that legislation be passed prohibiting the transfer of cattle from infected districts to clean.

That representation bo made to tho Railway Department to allow sufficient fodder for exhibitors’ stock to bo carried on the railway free. That tho Government revert to the prewar rates of freight for stock travelling to agricultural shows, on account of the heavy financial loss sustained, by farmers.

That tho Railway Department deliver sleek at shows in daylight. That the duty be removed on imported timber

That a Forest Act be passed conserving forests. That the Government undertake a soil survey of New Zealand, and that the de 'partmont advise farmers as to tho best use of Island phosphates. That tho Minister bo asked to convene a conference of harbor boards with a view to bettering the basis oi labor on wharves.