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DAIRY PRODUCTION

With the stimulus of a favourable season, dairy production in the Auckland Province, and doubtless in other parts of the Dominion, *is showing welcome signs ,of recovery. During the last two seasons there has been an ominous decline in output, and war conditions make it essential that this movement should be arrested. The latest reports indicate that some factories are now 10 to 12 per cent ahead of last year's production, but in general it is not anticipated that there will be any marked, increase on the output for 1938-39. A maintenance of last season's production, with the possibility of a slight increase, can nevertheless be regarded as reasonably satisfactory, particularly in view of the fact that Jthc appeal for increased production as a result of war conditions was made at a time when herds could not reasonably be increased. There is, however, another side to the question. The dairying season to date has generally been highly favourable, with abundant rainfall and excellent pasture growth. In spite of that, there has been no marked increase in production and this is evidence that climatic conditions were not the major factor in tlie decline of the past two seasons. Accordingly everything possible should be done to ensure that dairy farmers next season will be able not only to maintain the present rate of production but also to improve on it. This requires a building up of herds, increased use of fertilisers and meticulous attention to the details of farm management. Adequate labour will be required and assistance must, also be forthcoming in the provision of fertilisers and other essential supplies. In this respect, gratitude for the present favourable season can best be displayed if the Government and the farmers exert every effort in planning ahead for next year's production.

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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23577, 10 February 1940, Page 10

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DAIRY PRODUCTION New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23577, 10 February 1940, Page 10

DAIRY PRODUCTION New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23577, 10 February 1940, Page 10

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