FARMING NEWS.

Grey River Argus, 1 March 1928, Page 8

FARMING NEWS.

Addington Yards

WEST COAST LAMBS REALISE GOOD PRICES.

CHRISTCHURCH, February 29,

The following is the range of prices realised at to-day’s stock sale at the Metropolitan market:— Fat Sheep. —A similar sized yarding to last week’s market, and if anything, firmer. Good wethers rose from Is to Is Gd, ewes about Is; quality very indifferent. Prime wethers made 34s to 34se Gd, extra to 395, medium 27s to 2P> 6d; others to 245; prime ewes 18s to 235, extra to 28s 7(1, medium 15s to 17s Gd; others to 13s. Fat Lambs.—A larger entry, including several consignments from the West Coast. Quality very irregular, but a good sale, with prices generally well above schedule. Matsons and Voy advise that West Coast vendors would be well advised to try Ad dington with any consignments of fat ' lambs. Prime lambs realised 29s Gd to 345, extra to 37s 10d, medium 27s to 295, lighter to 24s 6d, which at round about these prices were mostly absorbed by graziers.

Beef.—A very large yarding (about 500 head), one of the largest for some months. Prices were anywhere from 15s to 20s a head easier, but this was ■more apparent in the heavier class. Medium prime weights did not show the same drop. However, considering the . very large yarding, the sale must be considered a. good one. Prime steers realised £l4 10s to £l5 15s; extra to £l7 12s Gd, medium £ll to £l4, rough and unfinished £8 10s to £lO 10s, others to £G 15s, prime heifers £9 10s to £ll 10s, extra to £.12 17s 6d, medium £7 to £8 15s, others to £5 ss; prime cows £8 to £lO ss, extra to £ll 7s 6d, medium £6 5s to £7 15s, others to £3 15s.

Fat Pigs.—The yarding of porkers was only a medium one, and prices were well above last week’s rates. Light pork made 40s to 455, heavy pigs 47s 6d to 545. Becon also showed a distinct improvement on late rates, and the bidding was keen for all classes selling up to £4 7s 6d. The average price for pork was 64d to 74d, bacon 5d to 64d.

Store Pigs.—A very large yarding in this section, comprised chiefly of medium sized sorts. Prices showed little if aiiy improvement on late rates, but practically the whole market was cleared at auction at recent ruling rates. Weaners Gs to 12s, small stores 14s to 18s, medium 20s to 23s 6d, large to 30s, extra largo to 33s 6d.

Store Sheep.—There was a very Large yarding and at the time of telegraphing the sale was still proceeding. The entry included a good proportion of lambs and anything in the shape of forward, sorts fit for rape sold well at from anywhere, from 30s to 23-s, medium lambs 17s to 19s, others 13s to 16s Gd. The above quotations apply to th rec-quarterbred lambs. There were a fair number of West - lambs yarded, which in our opinion met with a good sale. Halfbred ewe lambs made as high as 31s. There were a large number of ewes offered, mostly from Poverty Bay, the Chatham Islands. After the recent rain, buyers were evidently keen to majke their necessary purchases. Any young ewes sold well, but on the other hand, old ewes or in low condition and showing signs of travel, were hard to quit but the majority of the yarding was disposed of nt satisfactory, prices. Best Romney cross ewes realised 30s to 37s 6d, medium 24s to 295, others to 21s. One line of local crossbred two-tooth ewes realised, 34s fid. Older ewes fit to carry a lamb down to about 14s: gummies and inferior down to 6s. A very few wethers were yarded but thev sold well. foot and mouth desease. LONDON, Feb. 28. Sir A Guinness told a question in the Commons that a Argentine had forbidden the export to Britain of carcases of cattle infected with foot and mouth disease, as well as those that had been in immediate contact with them. Uruguay and Brazil had adopted a similar regulation.