DISTRIBUTING N.Z.’S MEAT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 418, 28 July 1928, Page 12

DISTRIBUTING N.Z.’S MEAT

ALL MARKETS WATCHED VALUABLE WORK OF BOARD The valuable work done by the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board in regulating fhe distribution of this country’s meat on the world’s markets is fully indicated in the board’s review of operations during the 1927-28 season. The season was a most productive one and the operations of the board covered a wide range. “During the year there have been good inquiries for our frozen from New York and also front Montreal,” states the report. “Considerable quantities have been shipped to these *tnd other ports, and it is satisfactory to note that the markets for our frozen beef are being extended. There has also been a good demand for our beef for Army and Navy orders in Great Britain, which, combined with the demand from New York, Montreal, etc., and the increased value of hides, has raised the values for fat cattle throughout the Dominion. “The preference given to Dominion beef for large contracts for the British Army and Navy is invaluable to our beef industry, and the consideration given by the Imperial authorities in this direction should be appreciated by the cattleraisers of this Dominion. “The settlement of the disagreement between the South American beef shippers was aiso a factor in the improvement in the prices realised lor frozen beef, and indirectly helped the values of other meats, Need of Regular Shipments “Ever since its inception the policy of the board has been' to keep a steady flow of meat going forward to the United .Kingdom over the twelve months of the year, the intention being not to hold back stocks in order to create higher prices (with their consequent slump), but to nave a continuity of supplies going forand thus keep up our connection on the British market. “With each succeeding- year, bringing with it new and varying trade conditions, the board is more than ever confirmed in its conviction that there must always be seme central authority entrusted with the necessary powers to undertake this important duty and thus prevent out' produce being shipped in a haphazard manner, which can only result in violent fluctuations in prices instead of the stability which is in the interests of all concerned. Fostering New Markets “Throughout the season the board has carefully watched the development of the united states and Canadian markets and special provision was made to supply ample shipping tonnage for the shipment of beef to this destination. “With the increasing quail titles of lambs corning forward each season, the board is fully alive to the necessity of finding an outlet by extending our channels of distribution, as is shown by the iarger quantities now being shipped to the West of England ports and other destinations. -** n t J ie direction of improving the West of England service this season, the board has arranged with the shipping companies tor more vessels to be put on the berth for loading to these ports. The board also specially arranged that many of the additional vessels should load for both London and West Coast ports of the United Kingdom, and this should prove of great advantage to shippers and in the development of our trade to these Wee Coast ports.” CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET (United P.A.—By Telegraph — Copyright) (Australian and N.Z. Press Association) Reed. 9 a.m. CHICAGO, Friday. Wheat.—July, 1 dollar 19 7-S cents; September, 1 dollar cents; December, l dollar 262 cents.