COLLECTION OF CREAM

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21935, 19 October 1934, Page 14

COLLECTION OF CREAM

WASTEFUL METHODS AVOIDING OVERLAPPING SAVING THROUGH ZONING [BY TELEGRAPH —SPECIAL REPOnTEII] WELLINGTON. Thursday The overlapping problem as far as the collection of cream is concerned is examined by the commission. As a result of an investigation by the Transport Department into costs in the Waikato and Manawatu, it was estimated that the saving for the wholo Dominion under a rationalised system of transport (suppliers to continue to supply their present factories) would be £88,000; and under a system of zoned supply it would bo approximately £150,000. The commission recommends that the Dairy Produco Control Board bo empowered to minimise overlapping "by zoning suppliers, by defining collection routes, by arranging for collection of cream from side roads by one lorry on behalf of all companies concerned, by arranging for contracts for collection, and by arranging for and effecting the amalgamation of dairy companies. A system of zoning is suitable in the caso of factories situated in isolated and relatively compact areas, but cannot be universally applied. Further suggestions are (a) Amendment of the Dairy Industry Act, requiring dairy farmers to supply to their respective factories for longer periods; (b) encouragement of the making of boundary agreements between companies. The commission recommends further that, if necessary, the board should confer with the Government with a view to having vehicles employed in the collection of cream brought under the jurisdiction of the transport licensing authorities. It is also recommended that the board be given power to make contracts with the Railway Department and other transport authorities for the transport within New Zealand of dairy produce.