The Dairy Industry.
One of the most gratifying phrases in rural development in recent years has been that of pig production. At one time disaster dogged the heels of co operrative bacon curing; notv, however, this important means of making profitable the chief byeproduct of the dairy farm is being placed ou a sound footing, thanks to improved methods, and the development, of an export trade in pork. Last year 19,000 carcases were exported. The good effect of this is proved by some figures presented at the annual meeting of the Inglewood Baoon Company. It was stated that the shareholders had received more for 100 fewer pigs, although the pigs wore lighter on the average, while the amouut of sales exceeded those of the previous year by £2,000, and this with a decreased output. The oompany has reduoed its hank overdraft by -£998, the stock on hand and the amount receivable equalling the present overdraft. During the year the average price paid had been 3 15-I6d per pound, and the amount per pig £2 2s 6d. The shortage of pigs was emphasised. The company only dealt with 4,400 pigs whereas it could have handled 9,000.
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Northland Age, Volume VIII, Issue 10, 27 October 1911, Page 5
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195The Dairy Industry. Northland Age, Volume VIII, Issue 10, 27 October 1911, Page 5
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