WHEAT.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1626, 29 April 1903, Page 60

WHEAT.

The reports on tlio condition of tho growing crops in Europe continue to be fairly satisfactory. “Dornbusch” of February 2(Jth states that, ifie English wheat fields on th© whole presented a promising appearance, and the crop was not too forward for the season. The French crops were reported to bo looking well, and re-sowmg of wheat had taken place in several districts. Spanish reports stated that tho condition ox tho cereal crops in most of the provinces were excellent. The weather in Germany was changeable, with occasional night frosts. In Hungary, the fields were almost bare of snow, and tho crops did not look as well as they should, but fine weather would do much to restore their condition. The reports from Italy and Roumania were satisfactory. Russian advices stated that the snow had almost disappeared over considerable portions of the best wheatdistricts, and the crops were therefore exposed to sudden climatic changes. At Odessa it was reported that frost prevailed, severe enough to jeopardise the well-being of aut.uinn sown wheat and rye. With regard to the American crops, the “-Cincinnati Price Current” of February 19th stated that wheat went under the snow covering in good condition, but some apprehension was felt, owing to the sleet which preceded the snow, and also owing to the hare spots from drifts, but they were not to any important extent.