LESSON OF THE SHOW

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1020, 10 July 1930, Page 20

LESSON OF THE SHOW

THE DISTRICTS’ GROWTH NEED OF CO-ORDINATION More than of anything else, it must be admitted of dairying that it has played a big part in placing the Auck land Province on the map of the world. Today, dairy produce from Auckland pastures goes to many parts —in Canada and Great Britain. Auckland butter is in every-day use; iu the East, Waikato dried milk and unsalted butter take the part of cream and milk at many of the most exclusive restaurants and hospitals; on many of the world’s greatesl liners ice-cream and similar tasty dishes, made from Auckland dairy produce are served daily. From a small tin shed outside Cam bridge, 44 years ago, the industry has developed to a state where many millions steriing are Involved tn «*P'tal expenditure, while lire industry itself is the mainstay of the province’s prosperity.

Four important factors have combined to bring the industry up to its present state of efficiency and produc tivity —an ideal climate, easy finance, herd-testing and fertilisers —and they will undoubtedly continue to play a

big part in the future development of the industrv In face of this prosperity, however, it is well not to lose sight of the fact that the farmer, and dairyman in particular, owes much to the enterprise and initiative of the city merchant. It is he who has opened up markets and pushed the dairyman’s interests abroad, until today New Zealand dairy produce stands second in quality to none among that of overseas exporting countries. Further, big strides will* be made in the direction of organised marketing in the near future. It is at a fixture such as the Auckland Winter Exhibition that town and city dweller alike should remember these things, and decide anew that there shall be even greater co-ordina-tion between the two interests in the future.