DAIRY PRODUCE.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVIII, Issue 112, 14 May 1914, Page 3

DAIRY PRODUCE.

A FAVORABLE SEASON.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce, in its annual report, says:— "From a producing point of view, conditions in New Zealand during the season just closed were favorable, as shown by the following particulars of exports to all markets from Ist September, 1913, to 30th April, 1914:—Biitter: 1912-13, 17,061' tons; 1913-14, 18,802 tons; increase, 10.2 percent. Cheese: 1912-13, 26,394 tons; 1913-14, 31,169 tons; increase, 18.09 per cenjfc. The average of prices obtained in the British butter markets was below expectations, and therefore disappointing. The main causes appear to have been larger^ imports.. from. various countries,.. delayed and accumulated shipments from this country caused by the Sftrike, and the increasing corapetition of margarine. Two thousand seven hundred and seventy-three tons were shipped to Vancouver, as compared, with 2511 tons a year ago, showing an increase of 262 tons, or 9^ per cent. San Francisco and other United States ports took 847 tons, and it is anticipated that by reason of the experiences of: the last few months with this new market, and as soon as the United States importers) are more familiar with our export terms, condition, ,and practices, <tiiere will be a very big increase. ; "Representatives of this Chamber were invited to meet the Prime Minister and the Postmaster-G«neral in conference with representatives of the Union Company and ■qfthers in connection with, the present and future shipping facilities, and as a result it is hoped the facilities will be , improved and freight rates reduced so a,s to place New Zealand shippers on the best possible basis as compared with those from orther countries.

'•'Each year there is a regular and substantial increase in our exports of cheese ; and the s future, from all points of view, is certainly promising. The average of values' has been comparatively high and profitable,to the producers. Stocks of Canadian during the months Of December ftq March were smaller' than usual, causing them, to be sold at a premium. Prices for New Zealand weakened ;d«rihg February-March, by reason of the increased quantities arriving at main •British ports; delayed shipments, caused by the strike, again had an unfavorable influence."