'•The area sown down in wheat is remarkably small," said Mr. W. J. Jenkin, president of the Canterbury Industrial Association, in summing up his impressions after a tour through tke principal agricultural districts of South Canterbury. When farmers were questioned, they answered that the sole reason for the small crop wa* the high cost of production. Wheat-growing was not profitable, so work was pushed on in other directions. Apart from this aspect, Mr. Jenkin found farmer* well satisfied with prospects, though the season is a month late. Lambing percentages are high, and in one place shearing has started already. Fruit crops are flourishing, mid south of Timaru linseed cultivation is increasing; hi dodu-larlty.-r,jtt«lton Times." v *
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1920, Page 5
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115Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1920, Page 5
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