The Farmer

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2644, 12 May 1923, Page 7

The Farmer

The attention of Jersey breeders is ■ irected to an advertisement appearng in the auction columns of this ■aper relative to two dispersal sales f pedigree Jersey cattle to be held In 'aranaki early in June. The lirst sale s that’ on account of Mr. Thomas .inn, whose activities as a successul breeder, extend over a period of 10 years. His herd numbers 55 he aft )f lirst-ejass cattle. The second s<ale vill mark the disposal of two smalsr herds, the vendors, Messrs. L. N. Pauli and J. H. Allen having decided o sell in conjunction. Both possess well-bred Jerseys of good dairy qualiies and their sale is worthy of keen ittention from prospective buyers. It hould be noted that these sales are preserved.

MARKET PRICES. WHOLESALE VALUES. TIMES” OFFICE, Friday Night. The floods in Blenheim and Cantor, bury have had the effect of firming several produce lines. In regard to potatoes, it is hard to determine the value to.day, owing to the extent of the damage by the floods not having been ascertained. Prices have advanced rapidly, but it is difficult to tell if the position actually warrants the advance. It would appear from transactions that have passed, there is a great deal of anxiety on the part of forward sellers to cover their forward sales. Chaff has also firmed up on account of the serious aspects in Blenheim, although the price has not advanced in the same proportion as the potato market. So far as the local market* is concerned, practically nothing has been done owing to the inability to cut. The genuine opinion amongst merchants is that there is practically no "good bright” in the district this year. It is more than ever apparent that any future business will have to be done on sample. So far as the local market is concerned, there is practically no change. As far as hay is concerned, a great deal depends on the weather from now on, as to whether a strong demand will set in. Several lots have been offered on the local market; price £4 to £4 10/, according toi quality. Lucerne hay, approximately £5 10/. Straw and Algerian oats: These lines are dead at the moment. BUTTER AND CHEESE.

No change is shown this week in either butter or cheese. The former remains at factory 1/6, and farmers’ 1/2. Cheese stands at 9|d, while eggs are 2/6. MEAT PRODUCE BOARD. EXPORT QUOTATIONS ( [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, Last Night.. The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices were being offered on May 10, 1923: Auckland.) —-Wethers, 641bs and under, Old; prime -woolly lambs, 421bs and under, Sid. Poverty Bay.—Wethers 641bs and under,, sfd; prime woolly lambs. 42lbs and under, Bid; 43!bs and over, 73d; second quality lambs, 73d. Hawke’s Bay.—Wethers, 641bs and under, 55d; prime woolly lambs, 42lba and under, 9d; 431bs and over. 8d; second quality lambs, Bd. Wanganui.—Wethers, 64lbs and un. dor, 53d; prime woolly lambs, 421bs and under, 9d; 431bs and over, 8d; second quality lambs, Bd. Wellington.—Wethers 641bs and under 5 3d; prime woolly lambs, 42lbs and' under, 9d; 431bs and over, 8d; second quality lambs, Bd. Canterbury. —Prime woolly lambs, 42lbs and under, 9d; second quality lambs BJd.

Southland. —Wethers, 561bs and under, 6cl; prime woolly lambs, 42lbs and under 83d; second quality lambs