THE PORK INDUSTRY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3829, 2 August 1927, Page 19

THE PORK INDUSTRY.

E N COUR AG ING PRO DUCT lON. PALMERSTON N„ July 27. The most important meeting that has yet been held to discuss the pork industry' of the Dominion eventuated at Palmerston North to-day, when far-reaching decisions were arrived at. The delegates came from all over the North Island from as far north as Whangarei. Consideration was given to the question of a Government subsidy to set the industry on a proper footing. The question of forming a scheme similar to the Paterson scheme operating in Australia, and the formation of a federation to encourage the production and exportation of pork and bacon by the dairy farmer and to endeavour to stabilise prices, were discussed. It was decided to wait upon the Government as a deputation in an endeavour to secure a subsidy of £40,000 on pigs exported through co-operative channels that do not realise at least 54d per lb; also that the 1 aterson scheme be gone on with. Speakers severely criticised the inaction of the Meat Board in not looking after the pork interests.

The meeting decided to form a New Zealand Dairy Farmers’ Pig Federation, its objects being to encourage production and stabilise prices.