§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recommendations his Departmental advisory service has given as to the packing, crating and presentation of horticultural products, to enable them to compete more successfully with imported goods.
§ Mr. John HareMy Ministry has issued standards for recommended grades for a wide variety of horticultural products; and the grade assessment scheme operated by my marketing officers provides growers with confidential reports on the condition of their produce in the markets. The horticultural officers of the N.A.A.S. advise growers on grading and packing standards and methods.
5WMy marketing officers also assist in demonstrations of grading and packing at horticultural shows and meetings. The British Standards Institute has issued specifications for various standard containers and is preparing others.