GRAIN AND PRODUCE
CANTERBURY MARKETS. HARVESTING OF CROPS. I ißy Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH. January 10. One or two wheat crops have already been harvested and within a week or 10 days the harvest should be in full swing in North Canterbury. Crops have turned out well though the exceptional heat of the last three weeks will probably pinch some of them.
Ryegrass is offering freely now from most districts and much of it appears to be exceedingly good. Some is a little light but in general the sample is good and yields satisfactory.
The market has not settled down yet but prices appear to be about 3s. 6d. on trucks.
Algerian oats are coming forward in increasing quantities. Yields are heavy in many districts. The value is from 2s. 6d. to 3s. a bushel on the trucks.
A few duns have made their appearance on the market but the sample so far has been poor. Gartons are beginning to come m and arc of excellent quality. Heavy A grade Gartons are worth 3s. on the trucks. »
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 January 1941, Page 9
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