SOUTHERN MARKETS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3053, 14 April 1917, Page 12

SOUTHERN MARKETS

By Telegraph—Proas Association. Christfihuroh, April 13. The scarcity of'wheat offerings still continues, and one of the reasons apparently is that the quality thrashed - so far this season is much less than last pear. The total quantity of wheat returned as thrashed up to March 16, 1916, was 2,386,226 bushels, whereas to March 19, this year only 1,320,060 bushels was returned. Of this amount 1.090,046 bushels was thrashed in and some thrashing is now being dooe, but, even considering the smaller area' of crop this year, it is evident that there is still a largo quantity of wheat in stock. For oats, the market is dull, and prices aro below those recorded prior to the holidays. Large quantities of Australian and Tasmanian oats have arrived, or are due'at Auckland. and AVellington, which have cut South Island oats out of the market. ' Southland oats are offering at Bluff "at 3s. 6d. in sacks, but the crop is much below the average in quality, and most of the oats are discoloured. In view of: the competition there is' at present but a limited outlet, for' Canterbury oats! '-. Algerians have maintained their' value ' better than other varieties, and are worth 3s. 6d. to 3s. 7d. at country stations, while-3s. 3d. to 3s. 4d. is offered for Cartons and Duns. There is very little demand for oatsheaf chaff, and much of that offering is very light. The notato market is without change, £4 still being paid at country stations. There is a fair demand, and it is stated the main crop is turning out very well The demand for onions is not very active, the rime offered being £5 10s. to £6. ■ A large quantity of Victorian onions is leaving Melbourne for AVellington.