SOUTHERN CROP PROSPECTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2979, 17 January 1917, Page 8

SOUTHERN CROP PROSPECTS

. By. Telegraph—Press 'Association. Chrlßtohurch; January 16. 'No, further business is reported in new wheat. Reports to hand from districts irlfl-rji mB - )rheat crops look promising, but where there was an absence) of rain during the summer prior to the lato falls, and where tho frost was jprohablv ,experienced, show that tho yields will not be more than one-half of what was expected. Tho crops look well from the roadsido, but close inspection "reveals}the fact that the heads aro not 'more'i than half-filled with grain. This is probably the case over a considerable portion of North Canterbury. Near tho hills, where more showery weather has been experienced, tho crops should yield well up to last year. Business is not yet reported in barley, and littlo is being done in oats. Potato growers are finding that second growth has started among the early crops, and it is even manifesting itself in cases "vhere tho tops aro still green and wering. On good land the tops vo made unusually heavy growth this

.-• The ryegrass market is easier this week. There is'a very large quantity 'offoring and changing hands, and 3s. 3d., which is bow the top price for both perennial and Italian, the latter being offered very freely.

Intending exhibitors at the Woodville A. and P. Association's twentyfifth annual show are reminded that entries close with the secretary tomorrow. Tho secretary will be glad to supply prize schedules and all information.

The demand for the famous Victor Cheese Vata' still continues, and orders are being executed in rotation. Mr. Factory Manager, you should certainly get details of the Victor sloping bottom, middle drainage Vat—the Victor means bigger output and larger dividends. Write or call. A. J. PARTON.Sh'eet Metal and Plumbing Works, Pembroke Street, Carterton.—Advt.