CERTIFIED SEED

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVII, Issue 21529, 16 December 1939, Page 5

CERTIFIED SEED

Restrictions Withdrawn Report To Farmers’ Union Farmers interested in the growing of certified seed would be pleased to know that, due o the efforts of the Farmers’ Union supported by other organisations, the restrictions which had been imposed had been lifted for this season at least, said Mr A. J. Davey, president of the South Canterbury Executive of the Farmers’ Union at the monthly meeting yesterday in the course of his monthly review. An assurance had been given that no such action would be taken in the future until those who would be affected had been consulted, he informed the meeting. A district Primary Production Council had been established in South Canterbury and some farmers in the various districts would be called upon to render assistance. That would necessarily mean that calls would be made on their time and other resources, and it was hoped that those who were called upon to do so Would give all possible assistance. If the volume of production was to be increased next season no time must be last. The season had opened for the killing of lambs and they were coming forward in good numbers. Some excellent lambs were being drafted, but on the average, due in part to the late spring and part to the lack of feed, they were not weighing as well as usual. In the first wool appraisement in South Canterbury prices for fine wool were showing a distinct advance on those of recent years. The advance in price of coarse wool was not so great, but speaking generally farmers appeared to be satisfied with the prices received. Shortage of Farm Labour The following remit was received from Temuka: “It Is the opinion of this Branch that the time has arrived when definite steps are necessary to deal with the shortage of farm labour. We suggest that the Dominion Executive seek the co-operation of the Government in the matter of providing labour to maintain. and, if possible, increase the production of foodstuffs so necessary in the present national emergency. We suggest as a means to this end that a register be compiled of all men on public works, their former occupation, and that those with experience in farm work be listed with the placement officer, to be transferred to farm work as It was decided to refer the remit to the sub-committee set up to deal with the suggestions made by Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P. Mr Davey extended the compliments of the season to the members of the executive, and expressed the hope that the coming year would be a happy one despite the critical state of affairs. Mr W. Buchan returned the good wishes to the president on behalf of the executive. There were present: Messrs A. J. Davey (president), B. Evans, R. Crombie, G. Barclay. B. Doyle, W. Fletcher, G. Blakemore, G. Wooding, J. Stowell, J. Cleland, J. C. Hay, W. L. Hay, D. France, C. Lynn, A. Johnson, W. Buchan, R. Cleland. A. W. Barnett, J. Foley, J. O’Neil, W. Crotty, A. E. Dobson, L. V. Talbot, A. Cookson, G. A. Davey, G. L. Murray and R. E. Mcllwrick