POULTRY INDUSTRY
PASSING THTmrGH TRYING TIME. liy T«lesrr»nn—Pre*s Asancimtltm. WELLINGTON, Feb. 26. From the tone of a deputation to the Hon. (i. W. Forbes, and the nature of his reply to-day', it is apparent that tliej, poultry industry is going through a vluy trying time. The deputation was from Wellington producers who, among other matters, brought up the question of the disadvantage under which North* Island producers laboured in regard to the price of wheat, as against southern poultry men. Mr Forbes said that southern poultrymen complained that the industry was not profitable, and the position in the north appeared worse. He pointed out the difficulty that, on the other hand, the wheat producers were also seeking the protection of the Govermen!. Mr Forbes showed plainly his desire that the poultry industry should flourish, both for the benefit of the producer and the community. He promised to go fully into the matter with the Department. »
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18201, 27 February 1929, Page 6
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