CO-OPERATION AND PIGS

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 4, 30 October 1931, Page 3

CO-OPERATION AND PIGS

“One subject which should be taught as a religion at some stage in New Zealand is the principle of cooperation,” remarked Dr. H. E. Annett during a lecture on the future of farming in New Zealand. “Many farmers in New Zealand imagine, that co-operation was introduced to benefit the individual. New Zealand, undoubtedly, has many things t 8 be proud of, but there is great need of a campaign to show-farmers the value of co-operation in its national aspect.

Just now we have a few enthusiasts endeavouring to get co-operative pig marketing on a sound basis. Surely such a movement, which may mean £20,000,000 a year to New Zealand should receive the solid support of the whole farming community.” Turn About A traveller was spending a night with a small farmer at Mudgee (Australia) and the farmer dwelt at great length on the many trials and troubles of the man on the land. At last the visitor ventured the question : “How in the world do you make a do of it at all?” Indicating the farm hand sitting at the end of the supper table, the host replied : “You see that fellow there. Well- I can’t pay him. -In two years he gets the farm. Then I work for him until I get it back.”