TEMUKA GRAIN MARKET.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12533, 30 June 1906, Page 11

TEMUKA GRAIN MARKET.

During the week (writes cur Temuka correspondent) tlie markets liave remained very quiet, but the very small ouantity of'cither wheat cr oats *>n offer sltows that holders are not anxious to let go at tower rates. Sydney reports state tliat freights are offering at 12s Gd to London, and seeing that this brings the cost to place on tlie London market at only a fraction over the cost to ship to any Now Zealand port, and price---* having ot any rate remained firm in London with smaller shipments, holders '

are not likely to accept lower prices yet. Oats aro not in strong demand, but practically none are offering here; stocks aro light, and holders will not accept any lower prices, consequently no business of any sizo is passing. Local Dei-went potatoes are about run out, but Australia continues to supply the demand. Seed Up-to-Datcs and early kinds are very scarce. Cowgrass is coming to hand, but 'farmers' reserves appear high and business Ls hard to do. Tlie following prices are being paid to farmers:—Wheat—Tuscan (sealco) at 3s 3d to 3s 4d, Velvet and Hunters about 3s 3d, whole wheat (scarce) ot_ 3s to 3s Id. Oats—Canadians 2s 3d. Gartens 2s 2d to 2s 3d, Danish 2s Id to 2s 2d, Duns 2s 2d to 2s 3d. Bailor—none* offering. Oat.«=he:if chaff—sos to 555. Potatoes— Derwents £8 fo £8 10s. Up-to-Datcs £10, Early Rose and Kidneys £10.