CANTERBURY PRODUCE MARKET

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 17, 15 October 1919, Page 10

CANTERBURY PRODUCE MARKET

Br Telesrapn-PrM» Aiwwlallon Christchirtch,,October 11. There is still a keen inquiry from mast of. the millers for wheat to swell their 6tocks, ■which in oomo cases aTC not as large as they would liko, and any par- ; eels that are offering are eagerly snapped up. Offerings, however, are scarce, and the market seems baro of milling wheat. Oats aro firm, with very little offering, and chaff has firmed up to £& 1 ' ss. per ton for best bright heavy samples. .. Few potatoes are offering, mid sellers do not seem anxioiu to quit, though merchants have advanced their prices to .£8; 15s.

THE VINEYARDS

"Thera has been no -alteration in the. area under vineyards, which stands at •151 acres, says the annual report of the Agricultural Department. "The act-ing-vine and wine instructor] reports that owing to unseasonable weather experienced tho vintage in all parts,-of tho Dominion was quite a month late. Although the grapo crop was lighter, tho fruit was in fine condition owing to tho favourable autumn experienced, and should result in a good sample of wino being made. . It is estimated the yield of wine will bo 48,000 gallons, about onefifth less than that of 1918. At a conservative estimate of 4s. per gallon this represents a value of £%W. "Tho number of glasshouses in tho Dominion is 830. Tho inclement weather experienced during the growing season has also alfected the grape crop under glass-, which is estimated at 457,4051b., a considerable decrease as compared with tho previous year. This crop, based on •Is. 3d. per pound, represents a valuo of X 28.588."