N.Z. Quota System.
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Will Help Samoan Banana Growers.
From Our Own Correspondent.
Apia, Nov. 26.
BY last New Zealand mail, reports were received in Samoa that the Prime Minister had announced in Parlia ment the introduction of a quota system for bananas, imported into New Zealand.
Not more than 25,000 to 30,000 cases of bananas per month will be admitted into the whole of New Zealand. The intention is to stabilise prices and protect pro ducer and consumer at the same time.
The announcement is welcomed by the Samoan growers, who, at present, work on a very uncertain and unprofitable basis. The price, lately raised to 2/6 per case, will probably be further raised to 3/- a case for the December (Xmas) shipment.
The last “Maui Pomare” lifted about 6,500 cases of bananas and small trial shipments of pineapples, mangoes, avo cado pears and pawpaws. About 8,000 cases of bananas had been offered for shipment.