DUNEDIN PRODUCE REPORT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 805, 12 September 1864, Page 4

DUNEDIN PRODUCE REPORT.

(From the Witness.) September 9th, 1864. The stock of Provincial oats in the hands of the farmers is still heavy, but as there is none now coming in, and the heavy supplies on hand are fi'eatly reduced, there is some prospect of a maret at remunerative prices. Several lots have been placed at 3s lOd to 4s. The prospects for the ensuing season are all that could be desired. The oats and wheat sown during the winter are looking well, the land ploughed early is in excellent condition for working, and the farmers are getting their wheat and oats in rapidly, .sowing machines being in many cases employed. It might be mentioned that in no former season have so many corn and turnip sowing machines been purchased in Dunedin. There are some complaints that the clover does not take well in the oat crop, owing, no doubt, to the looseness of the soil. A great quantity of new land has been broken up this season, especially at Tokomairiro, a large proportion of which will be put under wheat. .

Bkan.—Small lots bring Is 9d to 2s. Carrots.—£4 to £7 per ton. Chaff. —Supply equal to demand. We quote £6 to £7.

Gram.—Little or none in market. Price £16.

Hay.—The market is well supplied with hay of the best quality, chiefly from Green Island and the Taieri, which sells at £7 to £8 per ton.

Maize. —The market is still quite bare, Small lots are worth 6s 9d to 7s.

Oats.—Provincial, 3s 6d to 4s, delivered in town.

Onions are still scarce, and no really good samples are to be had. Yesterday a lot sold by auction at £35.

Potatoes.—The stock is. now very low, and a good quality is in demand. Price, £9 to £10, with an inclination to advance.

Turnips.—£4 to £6 per ton. Wheat.—So few transactions are taking place, that it is difficult to quote a price.