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Wheat Commission Seeks Reform to Lighten Farmer Costs

The article argues reform in Australian wheat policy to curb rail freight, bagging, and handling charges that raise production costs. It highlights anomalies like free return of empties versus charged bags, the impact of grading, and calls for government price protection and a nationwide pooling system to stabilize prices and support farmers. It also discusses land values, grading of hard wheats, and barriers to adopting livestock as an alternative.