SOUTHERN MARKETS.

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 2887, 6 March 1916, Page 1

SOUTHERN MARKETS.

I F JB_ PKKBH ASSOCIATION. | Christchurch, March -1. | 'Iho wheat market, is in a very unsatisfactory state, and both sellers and buyers would like. Lo see it more sla- : bio. A fairly largo quantity is ofl'or- \ ing, but there are few buyers, sales j being nmdo aw low a.s 4s 2d. at conn- ; try stations; -Is 3d is said to bo the j outside prico now olfered. Tho throshj ing returtm aro now anxiously awaitj ed, as these may disclose a very different statistical positiou. ,than tho Department's preliminary estimate. In view of the fact tliat only 2s Gd is being offered on trucks lo growers I in Southland for oats, tho local njarj ket is easier. Gartons brought 2s Bel, l though A grade would bring a little I more. Oint„beaf elhalf i.s firmer on ac- ■ count of the scarcity of offerings, and very littlo forward business has yet been done. Potatoes.— £5 to £5 IDs i.s being offered for forward delivery, and ,_G for immediate rapiireniouis. ' Capo barley and rye, corn are eas ier; piinie inaltiug liarley is in request ill) to 5s (id. Onions.—Best, offer, Jos.