Grain and Produce Market.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43375, 19 September 1908, Page 2

Grain and Produce Market.

WEEKLY REPORT

Business has been steady during- the past week, and stocks of most lines having worked down considerably, there has been more enquiry for fresh supplies. FLOUR.—There is no change to report, and there is likely to be but -ilittle movement one way or the other in prices until stocks of old purchases have been pretty well used up.

BRAN and POLLARD.—These lines are weaker in value, and it is probable there will be an easier market shortly in view of the fact that natural feed in the country will be abundant.

POTATOES.—The Auckland market has been very lightly supplied during the week, and stocks on the spot were fetching very much higher rates. This state of things however, will be only temporaiy, seeing that shipments on the way and to arrive in a day or so will meet all needs in this line. The Southern markets show little alteration in prices, but the offerings continue on a liberal scale, and under the circumstances there is little likelihood of any advance in value. SEED POTATOES.-There is still a good enquiry', the weather for planting being quite favourable. Prices keep about the same as of late, and will probably remain so for the rest of the season.

OATS. —The Auckland market being very lightly supplied, there has been a better feeling, and prices have been somewhat higher. Shipments from the South are being made to Loudon, but it is doubtful if these will affect the ruling prices materially. The tendency of values is downward. CHAFF.—Is still being shipped in large quantities to Sydney, but there is plenty offering to Auckland from the South, and prices keep low. The future offers no encouragement to holders ONIONS.— the supplies are very light, and the recent high rates tiro still asked, and will most probably rule for some time yet. MAIZE. —The quantity available is sufficient for requirements, and the market value is steady at about the same level as last week. FOWLWHE Vl'.—ls scarce, and better rates are obtainable. There is comparatively very little offering in the South. FUTURE. - For most lines . the markets point to lower prices in the near future.