DAIRY INDUSTRY

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 19 June 1928, Page 11

DAIRY INDUSTRY

THE YEAR REVIEWED. A BRIGHT OUTLOOK. N.D.A. CONFERENCE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) PALMERSTON N., June 19. The annuail conference of the National Dairy Association opened this meaning when approximately 351) delegates were present. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet the chairman, Mr Morton (Elgmont), referred to the disastrous dry spell during the past season. He added that given favourable conditions, this coming season would prove a record. The experience gained last year through the drought would be proved of inestimable value in combating a future visitation of similar conditions. Regarding the quality of butter, no fault could be found with this produce last season, and the percentage of finest Was well maintained. Unfortunately the latter remarks could nob be applied to cheese. It was very gratfydng to know that during the past season our butter had. reached the same price level as that of Denmark. Mr Morton was opposed to the amalgamation of the Dairy and Meat Boards Regarding the Government subsidy for herd testing, lie said that the number of cows under test greatly exceeded what wa§ estimated and it was now thought that the subsidy would not be sufficient to meet the demands, but he believed that further relief would be forthcoming. 1 Referring to the customs tariff, the chairman claimed that all items connected with dairying should be admitted free of charge. The prospects for the coming year looked mndli hragliter than for some time past, and the way looked clear to a successful year.