NEW ZEALAND PRODUCE

Evening Star, Issue 22328, 2 May 1936, Page 11

NEW ZEALAND PRODUCE

ARRANGEMENTS IN LONDON EXPLANATION BY MINISTER [Pek United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, May 1. Wlicn questioned to-day regarding the cablegram from London that the New Zealand Dairy Board had notihed Toolcy street merchants that all agreements for the sale of butter and cheese would lapse on July 31. the Minister of Finance (Mr W. Nash) said: “ The cablegram refers to the end of the agreement between the Dairy Board and the importers relative to allocations. It is understood that the Dairy Board, prior to the negotiations with the present Government, decided to give the notice referred to. The agreement as between the Dairy Board and the Importers’ Association provided for throe months’ notice to he given by either side before its termination. It has no relation whatever to the policy of the present Government.” FRUIT AND PRODUCE EASIER VALUES FOR POTATOES

Bray Bros. Ltd. report as follows on the state of the market for the week ended to-day;— In the grain, produce, and seed markets during the past week a very quiet time has been experienced. There is no change in the milling wheat market, and the fowl wheat market remains steady.

Practically no business has transpired with the North Island so far as oats are concerned, but millers have been buying heavy lines suitable for their trade.

The chaff market is quiet. Until the break in the weather potato digging has been going on in earnest. Increased supplies have been reaching the markets, and values for local trade are easier. Tho shipping market is also quieter. Prices for all seeds are unchanged, and only small business has been transacted so far as brokers are concerned. The following are the prices to be charged by millers ; Flour.—2oo’s, £l3 12s; 100’s. £l4 12s 6d; 50’s, £l4 17s 6d; 25’s, £ls 7s 6d. Bran, £5 5s per ton.

Pollard, £6 15s per ton. Oatmeal.—2oolb, £l9; 25’s, £2l. Fruit.—A sudden break in the weather has affected tho business in the fruit marts and there has been very little demand for either fruit or vegetables. Pears have been coming forward in fairly heavy quantities, much in excess of the demand. Prices are low, and over-ripe lines are unsaleable. Apples are meeting with a steady sale, values for Cox’s Orange Pippins being slightly in excess of those for Delicious and Jonathans. There is good inquiry for cooking varieties. Owing to the high cost of imported lemons the values of New Zeallandgrown of good quality have increased. The market is bare of oranges. A few Californians which came to hand ex the Wingatui were soon disposed of. The last shipment of the season of Jamacian oranges is due to arrive at Dnnediii to-morrow by the Port Hobart. The fruit, which has been reported to be in excellent condition, is awaited by retailers.

The sharp rise which eventuated in the tomato market was not maintained. The quality of most of the lines from Christchurch is showing signs of the prevailing frosts and cold weather. Christchurch tomatoes, however, have been very good, considering the lateness of the season. The second crop of local glasshouse-grown is now coming forward and realising satisfactory prices. Quinces are in fair supply, but the demand is poor. It has been a trying week for vegetable growers. Cabages and cauliflowers have been offering at very low rates. The quality of most lines was good, but sales were hard to effect. Peas of choice quality have good inquiry. Lines affected by the weather are unsaleable.

Marrows and the red variety of pumpkins are in over-supply. Cucumbers are in short supply, and the market has firmed. All other vegetables are in good supply, noth low prices ruling. The egg market remains steady. There is little inquiry for cheese and honey, but butter is selling freely. The following prices were realised during the week;—

—Per Dozen. — Cabbages, Is to Is 6d. Cauliflowers, Is 6d to 3s 6d. Cucumbers, wanted, 2s 6d to 3s Gd. Carrots, Is per dozen, 2s Gd per sugar bag. Parsnips, Is per dozen, 2s Gd per sugar bag.

Beet, is. Lettuce, extra choice. Is to 2s. Eggs.—Poultrykeepers’, Is 9d to 2s; storekeepers’, Is 9d to Is lid; pullets’, Is 4d.

Section honey, Bs. —Bushel and American Cases.— Californian lemons, 4Cs to 50s. Californian grapefruit, wanted, 30s to 32s Gd. Californian navels, 35s to 40s. Ripe bananas, 22s Gd. Apples.—Cos’s Orange, Cs to 10s; Jonathans and Delicious, 4s to 6s; cooking apples, wanted, 4s to 5s Gd, Pears.—Marie Louise, dump cases, choice, 2s to 4s Gd; Buerre Bose and Conference, 2s to ss; cooking pears, wanted, 4s to 4s Gd. Quinces, 3s to 4s.

—Per Half-case. — Outside cucumbers, 2s to 2s 6d Peaches, 2s Gd to 3s Gd. Nectarines, 3s to fsp. Passion fruit, Cs to Bs. Quinces, 2s to 2s Gd.

—Per Pound. Grapes, Is Id to 2a 2d. Local Tomatoes.—Firsts, od to <.Jd; seconds, 3d to 4)RI. Christchurch Tomatoes. —I irsts, 2Jd to 3d; seconds, small, lid to lid. Peaches, lid to 2cl. Nectarines, 4d to Bd. Green Peas. —Choice, 2id to 4d; discoloured, l-Jd. Garlic, Gd. Brussel sprouts, 3d. Escliallots, 2id. Walnuts, Gd. Butter, storekeeper, 9d Baron, rolls of bacon. l.Orl to lid. Bulk honey, new season’s, lid. Beeswax, Is 2d.

—Per Cwt. — Pickling onions, ss. Canterbury onions, to 5s (xl Oyster grit, 6s 6cl. Woodwool, 265. Potatoes, 5s to 6s. Marrows. 4s 6d to ss. Pumpkins, 6s 6d. Fowl wheat. 5s fid. X Keys iheatmeal, Jos. Melon's, Jam, 6s to 7s.