ASHBURTON.
Business iv grain between grower and merchant has been practically non-cs-istent for several weeks past, aud, although a few of the earliest crops of oats havo been reaped, and one or two samples of new Algerians offered, no opening prices are yet reported. The dull wc-ather, with occiisional showers experienced during the past fortnight, is assisting tho growing crops considerably, and tbo samplo will be fuller than was anticiDated some weeks ago. fixed, by Government proclamation. . Oats—A strong demand exists, but the quantity offering is of. littlo moment. For old Cartons price-, range from 2s 6d to Us 9d. Duns 2s 6d to -s 9d Danish 2s -Id.to 2s 7d; all according to'description, on trucks country stations. , , , ~ Chaff—A. -*.teadv demand absorbs all prime lots offering, but as prices are now on a high level buyers aro becoming cautious. The "North Island is now receiving supplies of new Blenheim chah on a lower basis than local ruling rates. Primo quality may be quoted at 00s to 92s 6d per ton, on trucks at country stations; lower grade relatively less, and not so readily salable.
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Press, Volume LI, Issue 15173, 11 January 1915, Page 9
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ASHBURTON.
Press, Volume LI, Issue 15173, 11 January 1915, Page 9
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