PIG AND POULTRY FEED.

Otago Witness, Issue 3755, 2 March 1926, Page 72

PIG AND POULTRY FEED.

WHEAT TOO EXPENSIVE. OTHER GRAINS SUGGESTED. WELLINGTON, February 2G. Some doubts seem to exist in the miuds of poultry breeders whether permits would continue after this >'ear. It is definitely fixed that they must stop at the end of the year, and poultry farmers must make their own arrangements for fowl wheat after the end of the present season. The Minister of Agriculture is of the opinion that wheat products have been, and still are, too dear to be used for poultry and pig raising, and that other grains, such as barley and maize, as well as peas, should be used more extensively for such purposes. Mr Ilawken also suggests that wherever possible poultry and pig-breeders should make an effort to grow more of these grains, as they are easily grown in ■different districts in the North Island. If such efforts wore made no doubt the Industries referred to would be put on a much sounder basis than they are at present. The North Islanders, being mainly pastoral people, always object to the South Islanders getting protection for their particular industry of wheat growing, but, says Mr Hawken, the Government must look to the interests of the whole of the people of New Zealand.