MEAT PRODUCERS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 11 July 1924, Page 5

MEAT PRODUCERS.

OPERATIONS OF BOARD. THE ANNUAL REPORT. (by TELEGRAPH- —PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON, July 10. The second annual report of the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board states that one of its most important duties has been the regulation of shipments, the board fully recognising that the regulation of supplies is a factor in stabilising prices, and prevents big accumulations getting into the hands of large holders. Since the board took control there has been uniformity of prices at Smithiiold. Increased shipments have gone to the West of England, and the shipping companies are co-operating to further increase shipments to these ports. A considerable amount of beef has been shipped to the. Continent of Europe. The board’s' balance-sheet shows that investments total .-£25,000, the value of the assets is £‘33.811,’ and the accumulated funds £32,745. The reputation of the Dominion’s meat in Great Britain is the greatest asset New. Zealand possesses and the hoard aims to give an unchallengable guarantee that all meat exported is strictly according to the grade specified, and thereby inspire confidence in the buyer. There is a market for all classes, but the more prime quality mnet the Dominion can ship the presto will be the permanent asset, particularly as regards lamb and mutton. Fully gualified graders visit each works to see that the grading is kept up to standard. Last season a great number of poor quality lambs were rejected, which had the desired effect of greater care being exercised in drafting. The board desires to impress upon farmers the necessity to' endeavour to .breed good quality lambs, which should be well finished before they are sent to the freezing works