CANTERBURY MARKETS.
Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH. March 14. Little change has taken place in the grain and produce market during- the week and prices are steady. There is a moderate amount-of North Island trade in seeds. The seasonal demand for autumn sowing is normal because of the dry. hot weather. The potato market became somewhat firmer a few days ago. Prices now range from £5 15s to £6 a ton, May-June delivery. White clover is still plentiful, samples and yields varying widely with the prices according to quali ity, and ranging from 2s to lOd a lb. Byegrass is steady though the market may be affected when southern seed comes forward. Values for cocksfoot remain at Is a lb downward. Chaff has maintained a Blightly improved demand. Obscure Bhippmg prospects have caused a slight weakening in peas.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 90, 15 March 1941, Page 10
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