FARM & COMMERCIAL

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 124, 23 February 1928, Page 14

FARM & COMMERCIAL

NEWS AND NOTES

AUCTION SALES TO-DAY. Masterton A. and P. Rooms, 2 p.m.— Sale of stud farm, near Masterton (N.Z.F. Co.op- Dist. Co., Ltd.). Brancepeth (near Masterton)—Crossyards sale (Wright, Stephenson and Co.). Dominion Farmers’ Institute, 3 p.m.— Sale of bungalow, Eastbourne (11. Baker, Ltd). Waikanae sale. Taupo Quay, Wanganui, 1.30 p.m.—Sale of brushware plant and raw material (Sharpe, North and Co.). Dannevirke Ewo Fair (Associated Auctioneers). 8 Willeston Street. 10 30 a.m.—Sale of damaged cargo (carpets, drapery, etc. (E. Johnston and Co.). TO-MORROW. Alfredton Annual Ewe Fair (Dalgety and Co.). 91 Riddiford Street. 10.30 a.m—Sale of stock-in-trade of gramophones, records, pianos, etc. (E. Johnston and Co ). Feilding sale. FROZEN MEAT RISKS disadvantage of concentration. Of late years men long associated with the nieat trade in England have complained of the loss of bloom on New Zealand lambs as against earlier seasons. A large proportion of this loss, it is believed, is unquestionably due to long journeys from the pasture to the freezing works. Much has been erroneously made of the economies which can be effected by killing very large numbers of stock under one roof, and concentrating the whole of the killing, and of the meat trade generally, at the seabord. If such economies are made, at the expense of loss of quality, it will be a very dear bargain for the farmers of New Zealand. The Wairarapa, for example, would be affected in this respect if the cen-trallv-situated Waingawa works closed down. Stock would have to be railed to more distant freezing works and the bloom would be off the mutton, thereby lowering the value of the carcasses. Higher' prices mean more prosperity and the assurance of a brighter future for the farming communities.—Advt.

FARMING INTERESTS NEW ZEALAND BUTTER IN CANADA DAIRY ASSOCIATION PROTESTS (Rec. February' 22, 7.5 p.m.) Nanaimo (8.C.), February 21. The British Columbia Dairymen's Association, at its annual convention on Tuesday, passed a resolution calling on Hie Federal Government to rescind the Order-in-Council applying Schedule 2 of the .Australian Trade Pact, to New Zealand, and asking that the dumping clause on Australian butter for Canada on consignment, immediately be applied as well as on direct sale, so long ns the Patterson Bonus Plan was effective, and that the Australian Trade Agreement be terminated as provided in the Australian Trade Act, 1925. The resolution set out that the Canadian dairy industry was suffering in consequence of the Australian pact. LIVE STOCK SALES ADDINGTON By Telegraph.—peers association. Christchurch, February 22. At the Addington market there was a heavy entry to-day in the store sheep section. North Island ewes approximated 18.000 head, in addition to which there were heavy Nelson, Marlborough and North Canterbury lines. The total in the store section, including lambs, being over 30,009 head. Fat lambs, fat sheep, and fat cattle were in smaller numbers, and in each case there was a firming in values. , , Store sheep—A much heavier lamb entry met with a. decline of 2s. to 2s. 6d. a head, except for forward sorts, which about retained last week’s values. All young ewes sold well, as did Northern ewes with mouths and condition until the closing stages, when the inferior and doubtful sheep slipped back by up to 2s. a head. North Island ewes sold at up to 355. for two-tooths, and local three-quarter-bred two-tooths in one special case, 40s. There was a good clearance in spite of a continuance of dry weather. Good two-toothed Romney cross ewes made 325. to 35a.. ordinary two-toothed Romney cross ewes 28s. 6d. to 31s. 6d., inferior two-toothed Romney cross ewes 255. to 275. 6d., good three-quarter-bred Awo-toothed ewes 405., four, six, and eighttoothed Romney cross ewes 25s to 28s. 9d., inferior four, six, and eight-toothed Romney cross ewes 20s. to 235. 6d., sound and failing mouthed crossbred ewes 17s. 6d. to 215., aged crossbred ewes 7s. to Ils. 6d.. aged halfbred ewes ss. 6d. to 13b., two-toothed half bred ewes 345., forward three-quarter-bred lambs 21s. od. to 235. 6d., forward half-bred wether lambs 20s. 6d. to 225. 3d., medium halfbred wether lambs 16s. to 18s.; small and inferior lambs 13s. to 145., cull lambs 9s. to Ils. 6d.. good four, six, and eighttootbed halfbred. wethers 225. 6d.. inferior four, six, and eight-toothed wethers 16s. to 18a., two-tootlicd halfbred wethers 17s. to 195., two-toothed Merino wethers 18s. Fat lambs.—A very small entry of barely 2000. a good few from tho West Coast. There was a keen sale, export rates being exceeded by up to halfpenny a lb. Extra prime lambs made up to 335. 4d„ prime 295. 6d. to 325. 6il„ medium 26b. 6d. to 295., light lambs 245. 6d. to 265.. store lambs 225. 9d. to 245. Fat sheep.—A smaller entry than usual and a good sale, values being up by a shilling a head. Exporters bought lighter sheep freely. Extra prime wethers made up to 365. 10d.. prime wethers 295. to 325., medium wethers 265. to 28s. 6d., light wethers 225. 6d. to 255. 6d., extra prime ewes to 295. 10d., prime ewes 19s. to 245. 6d., medium ewes 16s. 6d. to 18s. 6d.. light ewes 14s. to 16s. Fat cattle.—A small mixed entry numbering 394 head. Cows were numerous, and for all but this class there was a better sale by up to 20s. a head, until the final stages, when values slipped. Prime beef made 375. to 405.. in a few cases 41s. per ICOlb., medium 345. to 365. 6d., heavy S3s. to 365., medium cow beef 28s. to 315., other quality 245. to 275., prime heavy steers to £l6 17s. 6d., medium-weight prime steers £l3 to £l5 Ms., medium quality steers £ll to £l2 155., light steers £8 to £lO 10s., extra, prime heifers to £l3 12s. 6d., prime heifers £lO sb. to £l2 10s., ordinary heifers £8 10s. to £lO, light heifers £5 to £B, extra prime cows £l2 17s. 6d. to £l3 2s. 6d.. prime cows £9 ss. to £l2. medium cows £7 to £9, aged cows £4 15s. to £6 10s. Vealers.—A keen sale. Twelve to eighteen months’ sorts made up to £8 55., good vealers £4 17s. 6d. to £6 10s., medium vealers £3 10s. to £4 10s., others 225. 6d. to 535. 6d., calves ss. to 10s. Store cattle.—A good sale for lines of straight bred steers. Three and four-year-olds made to £lO 175., cows £2 to £5. bulls £4 to £9 2s. Dairy cattle.—A small entry and good competition. Best second to fourth calves made from £lO 10s. to £l3 10s„ medium £7 10s. to £lO. inferior sorts £5 to £7. best heifers £9 10s. to £l4 10s.. others £6 to £9 55., old cowb in profit £3 to £4 10s. Fat pigs.—A good-sized entry with all round advances. Choppers made from 50s. to £3 13b. 6d„ baconers £2 12s. 6d. to £3 12s. 6d., extra heavy to £4 6s. 6d., average price per lb. Aid. to 61a., peht porkers 365. to 405., heavy 42b. to 475., average per lb. 61d. to 7d. Store pigs.—A dull market, except for good medium stores. Weaners made from 7s. to 10s„ extra to 135., small stores 16a. to 19s. 6d., medium 21s. to 255., large to 31s. BURNSIDE By Telegraph.—Press association.

Dunedin, February 22. Sheep mot 'with a dragging sale at Burnside to-day, but lambs sold well. Fat cattle were in fair supply and made good prices at the outset, though values eased in the closing stages of the sale. There was a large penning of fat pigs, but there was no life in the demand. The fat cattle numbered 267 head of average quality stuff, including a fair percentage of cows and heifers. Prime bullocks were not in the best supply. Values were up to those of last week at the opening, but eased by Ids. to £1 at the close. Extra prime bullocks made £l5 12s. 6d.; prime up to £l4; prime heifers to £lO 10s.; and cows up Io £8 10s.; prime ox beef was worth 335. per 1001 b.; prime heifer, 275. 6d.; and cows and light heifers 20s. to 225. (id.

There were over 2000 fat sheep penned, including some extra nice lots of eight station wethers and a heavy proportion of medium to prime ewes. Competition was not keen and values eased by about 2s. per head on all classes. Extra fine wethers were worth Ws.; prime heavies, 31s. to 335.; medium, 275. to 385.; light 248. to 255.; extra prime ewes made 295., prime heavies 225., and medium and unfinished from 12s. to 175., prime wethers made sd. to sjd. per lb., prime ewes 4(1., light and aged 3!d. About 600 lambs were penned, the quality being very mixed. There was a large proportion of seconds. Primo sorts were in good demand, and all classes sold well. Extra heavy lamlxs made 335., light and prime from 245. to 295.. and graziers’ sorts up to 215., (ho price per lb. was from 9d. to Old. There was a large entry of good quality store cattle, including 150 three and four-year-old bullocks in good order. The 'demand for these was good, and other stuffs sold at Into rates. Bost bullocks made up to £l2 125., and cows up to £6 10s. There were 129 fnt pirs nnd 50 stores, but the demand was slow, and values were generally lower. JOHNSONVILLE Messrs. Abraham and Williams. Limited. and Wright, Stephenson and Company. Limited, report as follows on yesterday's Johnsonville sale:— A very nice quality yarding of bul-

locks came forward. Bidding was fairly keen. A fair quality yarding of sheep and lambs sold at late rates. The prices for ewes and wethers wore a trifle better than has been the case lately. Quotations :—Heavy bullocks, £l3 to £l3 10s.; good ditto, £l2, £l2 55., £l2 7s. 6d., £l2 12s. 6d. to £l2 155.; lighter ditto, £ll 10s. to £ll 155.; wethers, 245. 6d„ 265., 265. 6d., 275. 3d, to 285.; ewes, 18s., 195., 20s. 3d. to 20s. 8(1.; lambs, 205., 21s. 6d.. 225„ 235„ 235. 6d., 245. 6d.. 265. to 30s. The Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association, Limited, report as follows on their Masterton sale yesterday :—We offered a good entry of about 2500 sheep, practically all lines being breeding ewes of good quality. There was a keen inquiry throughout the sale, four-year-old ewes in our list on account Heckler Estate, making 245. 6(1., and five-year-olds, on account Korarau, brought 20s. 6d. to 21s. Two two-tooth ewes met with good competition, although we did not offer any outstanding lots. Southern rams also sold readily, four-year-olds from Korarau making 6Jgns. each. We report a total clearance, principal lines selling as follow:—Account Heckler Estate: 277 four-year ewes, 245. 6d. Account Korarau: 317 five-year Romney cross ewes, 20s. 6d.; 467 five-year Lincoln cross, 21s. Account J. S. Holmes (Matakiwi): 106 yearling ewes, 20s. 3d.; 96 four-tooth and six-tooth to four-year ewes, 235. Id.; 236 two-tooth ewes, 255. to 30s. Account A. Mackay: 129 two-tooth ewes, 295. Id.; 268 four and six-tooth small ewes. 235. 6d. Account Henderson Estate: 145 five-year ewes, 17s. 3d.: 41 four and six-tooth ewes, 245.; aged ewes. 12s. 6d. to 14s. 6d. Other lines at late rates. Aged Southdown rams, 2Jgns. to 6Jgns. Messrs. Dalgety and Company, Limited. report that at the Upper Hutt ewe fair on Tuesday the yards were filled to overflowing. All classes of sheep met keen competition from a large attendance of hlyers. and a very satisfactory sale resulted. Lambs were lather Slav of sale, but nevertheless practically a total clearance of the yarding was effected. Quotations:—Fat wethers. 265. to 275. Bd.; fat ewee, 19s. 2d. to 705.; fat lambs. 255. to 255. 9d.; 4 and 6-tooth ewes, 265. Id. to 275.: 4-year ewes. 16s. Id., 21s. 4d., 21s. lid.; 4 and 5-year ewes. 165., 215.. 21s. 5(1.. 21s. 9d., 245. to 275. 3d.; 2-tooth wethers, 20s. lid. to 225. 10d.; 2 and 4-tooth wethers (mixed), 225. Bd. to 245.; M.S. lambs. 125., 13s. 4d.. 15s. 7d. to 16s. 8(1.; cull lambs 4s. 9(1.. 6s. 3d., Bs. to 10s. 6d.; 1-shear Romney rams. 21gns., 3lgns., s"ns. to 61gns.; 2-she.ar Romney rams. 3gns., Signs., 31gns. to 4Jgns.; 1-shear S.D. rams, 6gns. to 6gns.; 2-shear S.D. rams. 4gns. LONDON TALLOW MARKET Messrs. A. H. Turnbull and Company have received a cablegram from Messrs. W. Weddel and Company, Limited, dated London February 15, reading.—" Tallow market unchanged: 500 casks were offered. of which 150 casks were sold." AYRSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS BY Telegbaph.—Press association. Palmerston North, February 21. The Ayrshire Cattle Breeders’ Council to-day allotted the 1928 South Island championship to the Dunedin Show ana the North Island championship to lhe Hamilton Show.