DUNEDIN PRODUCE

Otago Witness, Issue 679, 3 December 1864, Page 12

DUNEDIN PRODUCE

December 1, 1864. The market lor oats, of which there is a considerable quantity in the hands of the farmers, remains in a most unsatisfactory state. Holders of Provincial still jhope for a rise, but tiiat is imnossible while so large a stock of imported remainson hand. Potatoes are a little loWerj' and the tendency is still downward, as the new crop is coming in from the other colonies. At the same time, good Provincial have the preference for the supply of uo-couatry demand. The season, sofar, has been most favourable for the' growing crops, occasional falls of rain having rome most opportunely. We her no more of the grub, which was quite partial in its attacks. Bran.— Small lots bring 2s 6d. Little or none in market. Carrots.— £s per ton. Chaff.— Supply equal to demand. We quote £5 to £6. Gram.~£ls 10s per ton. Hay. -The market is well supplied with hay of the best quality, chiefly from Green Island and theTaieri, which sells at £7 to £8 per ton. Maize. — The market is better supplied^ Small lots are worth 6s. Oats.— Provincial, 3s 6d to 4s, delivered in town. Potatoes.— Tho market at nresent is almost overstocked, as the demand during the pist fortnight has been very small. Buyers are purchasing just sufficient to supply demand, the firm impression being that a decline will take place in prices^ seeing the new crop will be here from Victoria m a few weeks. Provincial, £8 ; imported, £6. Turnips.— £4 to £6 per ton. Wheat.— So few transactions are taking place, that it is difficult to quote a price.