GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 152, 29 June 1926, Page 4

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

MAIZE AND POTATOES DEARER.

WHEAT THE SAME. Local stocks of potatoes have been steadily decreasing since last report, and as the next vessel to arrive from the south has only a small quantity for this port the tone of the market is firm. Southern prices for June-July shipment have further advanced. , Onions. The position in regard to onions has not altered except that supplies are steadily decreasing and there seems a possibility of a marked shortage before tne first Japanese arrive at the latter end or July. . aize. New season's maize has been brought on to the market In response to the firm values now ruling, but being Immature it is not suitable Tor storing, much less grinding. African Is almost used up. In view of the fact that local supplies will be again insufficient ror requirements, Auckland merchants are negotiating for more South African shipments to arrive later In the year. Oats. The Southern market remains nrm, but local merchants are unconcerned, as supplies from Canada and Chili are sufficient lor all feed requirements. At this time or year many horses are turned out, and the demand is not so keen. Chaff. This market is exceptionally firm. Blenheim and Canterbury quotations have advanced, and it seems likely that, despite the increased freight charges now ruling lor Imports rrom Australia, that Auckland merchants will have to look across the Tasman for future supplies. Wheat. The position in regard to rowl wheat Is unaltered. Merchants are obtaining the bulk of their supplies from Adelaide, and are satisfied to buy from hand to mouth. Wholesale Current Pricea. Flour.—ElV 15/ per ton, less 2J per cent discount ror 20uib sacks or both local and Southern Sharps and Bran.—Local sharps, £12 per ton; bran, £11 per ton. Australian bran, £10 15/; Australian pollard, £13 10/; oat pollard, £8 10/ per ton. Grain. —Mew Zeaiano oais; reed, a Uditons. 5/" pei bushel; Canadian, 5/6 New Zealand Algerian seed, 6/U; Austra llan, 7/ per bushel. Wheat: 8/6 to 8/10. Maize (best quality): Local (nominal), 8/3 per bushel, ex wbarr; south ADican (treated), 8/ ex store. Barley: Feed, 6/9 per Duatiei; cape, seed, 8/x per Dusuel. Maize tnea.: 15/6 ->er iooib Barley meal; 14/6 pei looib Chaff. —Blenheim, prime, £12 5/, f.a.q., £11 10/ per ion, ex store; Australian compressed, £10 10/; in bags £10 15/. Onions.—£23 per ton. Potatoes.—Southern, £9, ex store. Peas.— Blue Prussian, NO. l, 12/6 per bushel; par'ndge, No. 1, 9/ per bushel; lower grades. 6d less. 1 Fertiliser!. During the latter part or June, owing to the more favourable weather, there has been an increased demand, chiefly Tor top dressing purposes, and ror delivery this week there_is quite good business. Tne chief demand Is ror superphosphate and basic super, which are very suitable lor late winter and early spring, and to ensure ample reed during tbe spring. The manufacturers are now rully supplied with Faw materials ror manufacturing purposes, and there should \be ample supply or these lines. There Is also a lesser demand roi general lines ror early crops. Prices remain steady at late rates.