DISTINCTLY BENEFICIAL

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19124, 8 December 1933, Page 4

DISTINCTLY BENEFICIAL

MARKETING CO-OPERATION AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND. QUOTA NOT SUPPORTED. Mr C. J. Parlane, general manager of the New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., informed a representative of the Times yesterday that he did not read the cable from Australia, as appearing in Wednesday’s Times, to indicate that the Australian Dairy Produce Export Control .Board was supporting the principle of quotas. He said for the past two or three years the Dairy Produce Board in New Zealand had regulated shipments, more particularly during the flush period, with a view to more even distribution over the whole season, and he was of the opinion that the Australian board was desirous of putting a similar arrangement into effect. Mr Parlane said he was very definitely of the opinion that if there was more co-operation between Australia and New Zealand, not only in the shipment but in the marketing of dairy produce generally, it would be distinctly beneficial to the dairy producers in both countries.

In conclusion, he said the regulation of shipments was a very different thing from quotas, for the reason that the latter definitely limited the total quantity of produce that could be shipped in any one season, and in consequence the imposition of a quota would be. disastrous, more particularly for New Zealand.

MARKETING PROPOSALS.

OPINION OF THE TRADE. AUCKLAND, Friday. According to opinion expressed yesterday, the decision of the New Zealand Dairy Produce Board to proceed with Its proposals fo Improve the marketing of butter and cheese will probably be welcomed by most sections of the industry and the export trade* However, it was stated to be open to question whether 'the control of f.o-.b. and c.i.f. selling was necessary. New Zealand, it was stated, was now suffering from defeots In its marketing machinery, which had given rise to a totally inadequate and harmful system. Importers In London had claimed that last season’s prices for Dominion butter might have averaged 10s per cwt. higher under a better system of marketing. Although it Is reported that no steps will be taken until August 1, 1934, agents would not be surprised to be notified shortly that no sales must be made until after the arrival of a ship’s cargo at the port of discharge.

Strong Criticism. As the proposal dealing for f.o.b. and c.i.f. selling was given separately in the board’s statement, it is thought possible that this might be brought into force at an earlier date than the beginning of next season. The board’s decision that all such sales must be approved by It is strongly criticised by the recently-formed Free -Marketing Association, which claims that this trade will be practically eliminated.

The statement that the board intends to consult with representatives of the Importers’ Association with regard to importers’ licenses Is construed in some quarters as an indication that a deputation from the association will be received in New Zealand. Most agents are wondering whether their services will still be wanted by the London importing firms. Some have been advised that they will be required to continue, and it appears to be a question as to the extent of control to be exercised by the board in approving consignments by the factories to various firms. the: proposed quota. REQUEST FROM AUSTRALIA, REPLY BY NEW ZEALAND BOARD.

(BY Telegraph.—Press Association.) WE L LIN GT ON, Thursday. The New Zealand Dairy Board had before it at its meeting yesterday a request from the Australian Dairy Board that at least 20 per cent of the current season's butter gradings should be withheld from immediate shipment so that shipments could be spread better throughout the'iyear. The position was fully discussed, it being pointed out that the New Zealand board had always adopted the policy of regulating shipments and spreading supplies. It was decided to notify the Australian board that the New Zealand board entirely favoured retaining at least 20 per cent of the total gradings in the Dominion, and to state that by the end of December New Zealand would have 21,000 tons of butter in store, representing the whole of the December gradings and 20 per cent of (lie manufacture for, the season to date.

The New Zealand board has guaranteed until, after the end of March to retain in New Zealand not less than 20' per cent of the season’s manufacture to that date.

PROTESTS FROM COMPANIES. REQUEST FOR PLEBISCITE. (Times’ Parliamentary Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, Thursday. A vote of dairy factory directors or shareholders before the Dairy Control Board is permitted to put into operation its decision restricting f.o.b. sales was advocated by Mr. P. A. de la Perrello (Government —Awarua), in a question asked the Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. G. E. Macmillan, in the House of Representatives this afternoon.

Mr. de la Perrello suggested that this course should he taken in view of the representations recently made to the Prime Minister, the Ht. lion. G W. Forbes, and the Minister of Industries and Commerce, the Hon. B. Masters, by representatives of dairy factory companies protesting against any action of Hie hoard in restricting f.o.b. sales. He asked if the Govern(Continued in next column.!

merit hurl not already the statutory authority to allow a vote to bA tAken to provide that authority by legislation this session. Mr. Macmillan said arrangements would be made to discuss with the Dairy Control Board the point raised by Mr. de la Perrelle,