SMITHFIELD MARKET

Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33817, 14 April 1975, Page 20

SMITHFIELD MARKET

Prices mainly

unchanged

Reduced demand at retail level, because of higher prices, was reflected at wholesale — where a quiet trade prevailed on Smithfield market throughout last week, the Meat Board reports. Pitchings of fresh beef and lamb were lower, enabling daily clearance to be made at values similar to the previous week. New Zealand lamb was available in greater .quantities than the previous week, and, although realisations remained unchanged, the return to normal work at the London docks, coupled with a seasonal increase in arrivals, created some uncertainty as to whether present prices would be maintained during the next two or three weeks.

There were fewer cartons of New Zealand lamb cuts on offer than of late, but values were maintained on a steady demand.

Business personals Mr W. R. Dunbar, of Dunedin, has been appointed general secretary of the D.1.C., Ltd, from May 5. His appointment, was made after the sudden death last January of the former general secretary, Mr W. M jGriffths. _ i

Prime— Price Var’n P. P. per ]b per lb 281b and under 30.0-31.0 n.c. 291b to 361b . 29.0-29.5 -0.25. 371b to 421b . . 28.0-29.0 •t 0.25 Y grade— Legs 46.0-47.0 n.c. Long loins 32.0-33.0 -t-1.00 ’ Short fores 21.0-23.0 n.c. | 281b and under 29.0130.5 -0.50 Marginally increased offer- 1 ings of New Zealand boneJess beef were in fair demand, < the following ; nominal quotations being | reported: i Striploins 77.5-78.5 n/a ! 1 Thicks 53.0154.5 n/a Rumps 65.5-665.5 n/a