THE MARKETS

Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 55, 2 September 1916, Page 12

THE MARKETS

WHEAT AND POTATOES DEARER

Tho New Zealand Farmers' Co-opera-tive Company reports that southern potatoes have again advanced in price, and indications aro that high values will be maintained. W.heat has advanced since last report. Oats are stationary and fair business doing Tho market is dull for maize, which has declined slightly in price Consequent upon the decline in price there has been a largely increased demand for pollard and bran, last week's values being maintained. Dressed pork is in very short supply and meets keen demand at excellent prices. Honey is scarce and keenly enquired for. There has been a largely increased demand for eggs. Linseed oil cake meal is being extensively used as a stock food, and an excellent demand exists.

Choice cauliflowers are in excellent demand and well packed lines aro bringing good prices. Savoy cabbage (choice) meets with ready sale- at satisfactory rates. Pumpkins are very plentiful and are meeting fair sale at reduced rates. Table carrots and white turnips are in fair demand. Lettuce is in short supply, and choice lines bring excellent prices. Parsnips are selling well. Swedes are slow. There is a good demand for spring onions, leeks, and celery. , Choice dessert and cooking apples are in short supply, and well packed lines are bringing high prices. Dessert pears are scarce and are keenly sought after at high rates. Walnuts are scarce.