Minister Impressed by Southland Farms

Grey River Argus, 17 December 1948, Page 6

Minister Impressed by Southland Farms

PA. INVERCARGILL, Dec. 16. The Minister of Agriculture, the Hon E. L. Cullen, met the Southland Progress League this morning when the needs of the province were placed before him by the president, Mi A. W. Jones, and other members of the League. , Mr Cullen said that many of the matters presented were the concern of other Ministers, but he would forward them, with a personal recommendation. During his three days visit, Mi Cullen said he had seem much of Southland. He was impressed with the cleanliness of the farms, with the methods of top-dressing, the manner in which seeds are grown, the quality of sheep and the type of the fencing on the farms. Southland offered a greater area for development than any other part of New Zealand, he added. _ / Concerning free railage of lime, Mr Cullen said his department was preparing a scheme, together with producer committees on the subject, and it was hoped to have a decision soon. He stressed the need for more fertiliser works throughout the country. The installation of a few freezing works in Southland was under serious consideratoin. but he had no statement to make at present.