GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 246, 17 October 1928, Page 4

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

CANTERBURY MARKETS

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday,

Potatoes still impart interest to the produce markets, although there are signs that the keenness of the present interest will not be long sustained. The Wingatul left on Saturday with approximately 7300 gaeks, of which about 6000 sacks were from Lyttelton and the remainder from Timaru. Included in the shipment were seed and uuder-grade table qualities, an indication that supplies are nearing an end.

The price is still high, £11 to £11 5/ f.oJb., s.i., being quoted. It is difficult, however, to get quotations from any strong holders and potatoes in any quantity are very hard to find. 'Wellington and Palmerstpn are still asking for potatoes, but inquiries from Auckland have almost ceased.

Wheat remains firm at the latest quotations—s/8 to 5/9 to farmers & for good' milling grade. No. 2 grade 5/5 to 5/0, Hunters, 0/.. Oats are quoted at 4/ for A Gartons, B'a being 3/5 f.0.b., s.i. Chaff is worth £3 15/ to £4. Seeds and other produce lines are unchanged.