GROWING OF WHEAT.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1916, Page 5

GROWING OF WHEAT.

GOVERNMENT ASKED TO TAKE OVER ENTIRE CROP. AND CONVERT IT INTO BREAD. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. At to-day's conference between the wheat-growers and the Hon. MaeDoi.ald it is understood that though the Minister did not make direct proposals t-i the grou'irs, he intimated that the Government recognised that something would have to be done in connection with the wheat industry, and be was prepared to consider any proposals that tho conference made. The opinion of delegates was practically unanimous that the Government should take over the entire wheat crop oi tho Dominion, and it was resolved tl:at wheat-growers would undertake to glow the wheat necessary, and offer it to the Government, provided a satisfactory price could be arranged, and that sufliciev.t labor was forthcoming. An important suggestion was also made that :he Government should take over the control of the wheat right up t5 the time it was converted into breadstuffs, tho idea being that by this means ui due profits could be prevented in getting the bread into the hands of the consumers. At the conclusion of the conference a committee was elected, consisting of representatives from each district, to discuss what would be a fair price for the growers to ask for their wheat. This was eventually agreed upon, and submitted to tho Minister, but it was not publicly disclosed. Mr. Mac Donald I will consult with the Board of Trade on the offer, and their recommendation will be forwarded to Cabinet. Mr. MacDcnald returned to Wellington to-night.