FROZEN MEAT STORAGE.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 July 1918, Page 2

FROZEN MEAT STORAGE.

ACTION AT TIIJARU. By Telegraph- Association. TI.UAIU", July 27. A largely-attended meeting <jf wool;romrs and f.it-h.ml: r.ii-i-rs to-day dis-ou-wod thft question of additional -'storage 'or frozen meat, especially lamb;-., in view of the acuie shipping shortage. Mr. IC- C. Mud ho! me opc:i';d the discussion by n pi-fipor:;! Unit, the 'armors interested :.!ioiild a'vi; llie Parcora works to provide additional storage, the farmers, to find tiio moiiey. Jf 80,000 lambs were provided for, the cost would be only 2a ad per head, and this iie recommended as moderate insurance against the cost of feeding through next winter (fa per head). After ranch discussion, it was decided to ask the two companies to provide the storage and charge Is a head extra, which would cover the cost, and this arrangement would place all the farmers on the same footing, whereas, if the farmers found the means direotly, only those who contributed would have the right to the space. A committee w»3 set tip to go into the matter further. The same meeting discussed the proposal of Mr. E.. JTewinan, M.P., regarding the disposal of the profits from commandeered wool surplus in England. The meeting- decided to express no opinion, as it is not known whether the Tool is dealt with, or whether there will he any profits. A meeting of the Farmers' Union excctitive discussed wheat prices, and deoided to ask the Government to fix the price at 7s, instead of a minimum of Gs and a free market.