THE-FARMER’S FUTURE

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19897, 28 May 1936, Page 7

THE-FARMER’S FUTURE

CHANGE TO FAT LAMBS. MR MELLSOP ADVISES CAUTION. ‘ ’l'he brighter future facing the dairying industry \\'as frequently re‘ferred to by the president of the ‘Auckland provincial branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union. Mr H. to. .\lellsop. in his address to the pro—‘vinctat conference in Auckland. He advised the gathering to be cautious tin regard to the changing of their farming methods, “Farmers would do well to think seriously and act slowly at. present." said Mr Mellsop. “Dairy cattle seem Ito me to be reaching a higher level than prospects warrant, in spite of my ’belief that better times are ahead." “Again. a number of farmers are taking advantage or these higher prices for dairy stuCk, and with a fear of labour conditions are turning their attention to the fat lamb trade. 1 be—lieve that much can ‘be done in this line on some country which is given up to dalrying. but judging by this year and the prospects for the future. the very high price of ewes is one of the matters that must receive full consideration before the change is made. Those who contemplate making this change would do well to run the two lines for a year or two and not make a complete break," concluded the president.