PRODUCE MARKET

Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 34, 10 February 1913, Page 8

PRODUCE MARKET

. n. i .....I. HIGH COMMISSIONER'S CABLED REPORT. • v The- Department of Agriculture, .Industries, and Commerce haa. received 'the fojlowing cablegram from the High Commissioner for New Zealand, dated London, Bth February. Quotations, unless otherwise specified,, are average market prices on ypot : — Mutton.^-The market is, quiet, hut holders are firm, on account of uncertainty regarding the butchers' 6trike. Canterbury, 43d - per lb ; North Island, 4|d. . Lamb. — There is a good demand foi prime, quality. The market is firm. Canterbury, this • season's. 7d per ■ lb ; other than Canterbury, 6£d. Beef.— There has been no alteration 'in the market since last' week.' New Zealand fores, 3gd per lb ; hinds, 3fd. , Butter.— The - market is' firmer. Prospects ure uncertain. Choicest New Zealand, per. cwfc, 116s ;_ - Australian., 109 a; Argentine, 108s ; Danish, 129? ; Siberian, 110s. ' > . ' Cheese. 'The market is'firm, with more enquiry. The average price for the week, for finest New Zealand cheese, per cwt., is 60s 6d. , ' y Hemp. — The market is 'quieter. Speculatorsv only are in. the market. ., Spot ; New Zealahd good fair grade, per ton, £34; fair grade, £31 10s; fair current Manila, £33 10s. Forward shipmeht: New. Zealand 'good fair grade, £34 10s; fair grade, £32; /fair current Manila, £34 10s. ' Wool. — The market remains firm. , Hops. — The market prospects are favourable; a much better demand.