Grain and Produce Market.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43386, 17 October 1908, Page 2

Grain and Produce Market.

WEEKLY BEPORT. TiiEHE are no changes of importance bo report, and business in gram and produce is being carried on in the same .hand-to-mouth" way as reported last week. Merchants are disinclined t° F , beyond immediate requirements, the impression still being that lower values for most lines will have to be taken as the season advances. . FLOUR. From appearances in Canada and America, and lrkewise m Australia, it ■is gathered that Um markets all round will be lower towards the end of the year. There is no alteration at present in the price ot flour, but the prospects are m favour ot bU BRAN and POLLARD.— Have eased back further, and sales during the week have been effected at a reduction on previous quotes. It is expected lower rates will have to be accepted at no distant date. , POTATOES.— Fairly large shipments have reached Auckland of late, and the market is well supplied for the tune being. Other liberal shipments are on the way, and we are likely to see all wants met to the end of the season at present prices. There has been an easier feeling in the markets, and prices are inclined to —There is no disposition to buy for more than immediate requirements, and values will probably be lower a httle later on. Shipments to hand during the week totalled over 10,000 sacks. . , CHAFF —Considerable quantities have arrived from the South and there are free offerings from different ports. •I he market is not strong, and holders are desirous of quitting their stocks. ONIONS. Supplies are practically nil, the remaining small stocks of Californian being spread about amongst the retailers. High rates are maintained, and such will be the case until we can get supplies from Australia. MAIZE.—Is coming into. Auckland •from the coastal districts in small quantities, and the stocks aie very II °FOW LWHEAT. Is still searce, and prices remain high. Very little is obtainable from the South at present, FUTURE. — The splendid weather experienced in the Dominion as well as in Australia gives promise of abundance of grain and produce in the New Year, and it is predicted that in the near future values will be very much lower than now. v