WHEAT INDUSTRY

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10306, 15 January 1927, Page 7

WHEAT INDUSTRY

GROWERS ALARMED

present price NON-PAYABLE.

. . ASHBURTON, Jan. 14. Criticism of the attitude of the Government in connection with the wheat industry was voiced at a meeting of growers held to-day under the auspices of the Mid-Canterbury executive of the Farmers Union.

It was resolved unanimously: “That this meeting of wheat growers views with alarm the present position of the wheat industry in view of the fact that the present price mentioned for the incoming crop of wheat" is not a payable one, and would inflict very great hardships on smaller wheat farmers, and would result in a large decrease in the area being placed under cultivation next season. We, therefore, urge upon Cabinet the necessity of upholding the industry, which is absolutely essential to the welfare of the whole of New Zealand. Immediate action on the part of the Government is necessary in order to safeguard the position.”

It was also resolved to urge that an immediate combined meeting be held of wheat growers, merchants, millers, chambers of commerce and A. and P. Associations, with a view to discussing the position of tire wheat industry and to obtain united action in support ot the industry.— P.A.