Commercial

Horowhenua Chronicle, 14 November 1916, Page 3

Commercial

N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OP. ASSOCIATION. WEEKLY REPORT. Wellington No. 10. Potatoes have again shown a very sharp advance since last report. Supplies in the south are scarce and shipments continue to arrive from Australia and meet a ready sale at increased prices. The wheat market is excited* and a sharp advance has taken place. Maize also has increased' in price. Oats arc firm at rccent rates and business rather dull. Fa' : .r business is passing in pollard and bran and prices are stationary. There « a keen demand for prime dressed pork which is an very short supply. Eggs continue to be in excellent diemand at the same rates as last week.

Vegetables.— There is an .'improved demand for spring cabbage and only limited supplies lanei ,now ami labile. Well packed lines of choice cauliflower are in short supply and realizing high, rates. Swedes are scarce and prices high. Parsnips, table carrots and white turnips are in very short supply. Spring onions, leeks and celery are in excellent demand. The market :is well supplied with rhubarb and. prices are lower. Only small quantities of Nelson grown pens* are coming to hand and prices have advanced.

Fruit.—Strawberries and gooseberries are arriving in small quantities and are keenly enquired for. Dessert and cooking apples are scarce and high

nrices are ruling,