Increase of Pork Production.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 April 1940, Page 9

Increase of Pork Production.

A remarkable expansion in the production of Pork in Australia has been recorded in recent years. Up to the year 1928-29, production was sufficient to meet local requirements and to provide a small exportable surplus which averaged about 200.0001 b. In 1929-30 the first indication of the subsequent expansion was recorded when exports increased to 1,000,0001 b. This increase was gained at the expense of local consumption. Commencing in the year 1930-3.1, production increased annually, and has been sufficient to provide for a 60 per cent, increase in local production. and an outstanding increase in the volume of exports, particularly since the year 1933-34.

Scotland's Best Yielders. An Ayrshire cow. Milligs Brown Lady, belonging to Mr. R. W. Milligs. Helensburgh, has .the distinction of leading against all breeds in the 60 highest yields of cows recorded in Scotland, and in the year ended December 31, 1938, producing another calf within 13 months. She gave 2137 gallons of milk, 3.77 average test and 8061 b. butterfat in 48 weeks. Second in butterfat yield was another Ayrshire, Lyonston Miss Craig 7th, belonging to Mr. W. Wallace, with 6971 b. butterfat and 1675 gallons milk.