Agricultural Societies

Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1921, Page 4

Agricultural Societies

ANNUAL CONFERENC!

WELLINGTON. Julv 2!

The Agricultural Conlciettcc lias concluded. Tim executive was requested to draw tip a report on the advisability of forming a governing body for on forcing resolutions passed at tho conference with regard to Agricultural and Pastoral Society mat tors, and wits recommended to consider the organisation

of bodies representing the farming in

dust ry. The following remits were carried:That the Government bo asked to inspeet oil engines once only. That single judging at shows he aodpted. That heavy ]>ena)lies lie imposed for using trails or other methods likely t > destroy natural enemies of rabbits. That opossums he not protected. That the Government enforce the adoption of an earmarking scheme. That steps be taken to stamp out cattle tick, and that legislation he passed prohibiting the transfer of cattle from infected districts to clean dis-

tricts. That representation Ik l made to the Railway Department to allow sufficient fodder for exhibitors’ stock to l> carried on the railway tree. That tlie Government, revert to prewar rates of freight for stock travelling to agricultural shows, oil account ol tin- licavv financial loss sustained by

farmers. That the Railway Department deliver stock for shows in daylight. That the duty he removed from imported timber. That a Forest Act he passed conserving forests. That the Government undertake a soil survey of New Zealand. That the Department advise farmers as to the best use of island phosphates. That tlu» Minister lie asked to convene it conference "of harbour hoards with :i view to the adoption of a system of permanent labour on wharves..