DAIRY PRODUCE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 31 March 1930, Page 7

DAIRY PRODUCE

HIGH PRICES GONE MR W. J. POLSON'S VIEW {By Telegraph—Prees Association) NEW PLYMOUTH, 29th March. The opinion that high values for dairy produce will not be obtainable again was expressed by Mr W. J. Poison, M.P., president'of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, speaking at the opening of ft new butter factory yesterday. Mr Poison said that the whole world was suffering from depreciated values. During the visit of the. South African farmers many had been astounded at production costs in New Zealand, saying that butter-fat in South Africa could nob be produced at anything like its cost here. Neither could their market returns compare with those received by New Zealand farmers. The importance of devoting serious attention to marketing conditions was emphasised. "It is no use kissing your produce farewell and forgetting all about it as soon as it js exported," said Mr Polson. "I do not want you to_ think I look with favour upon a price-fixing policy, but I do say that markets must be judiciously fed, tTiat the man who buys our produce and. the housewife' who places it on the tablo thoroughly understand how it is madfl, and all about its careful production." Mr Poison suggested that the producers should press for faster shipping services. He thought some control was essential in disposing of produce. America had legislation to assist marketing schemes, but had gone further, and had set up a farm board which had taken very decided steps connected with the landing an selling of produce. This board acclaimed its intention of eliminating inefficiency and wasteful methods, and was prepared to help with finance where necessary.