CURRENT TOPICS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17235, 15 April 1930, Page 9

CURRENT TOPICS

Blowfly Parasites

In order to assist in eliminating the pestilential blowfly, which is one of the northern sheep-farmers’ worst enemies, Mr. E. A. McKinlay, stock inspector, has liberated a number of parasites in the Whangarci district. The parasites are supplied by the Cawthron Institute. Home Buyers Puzzled.

“Home buyers appeared to be puzzled by the strong Continental demand, and were generally unable to stretch their limits to compete with those held by German and French compel itors,” report Dalgcty and Co., in | connection with the last wool sale at j Wellington.

| Better Butter Values. j An anticipation that butter ship- ! meats now leaving the Dominion will realise 150 s was made by representatives of one of the Auckland produce 'firms. “The present state of the market in London is a mystery,” he said, “but a turn must come because (prices now ruling are even lower than ! pre-war rates.” j Near Perfection.

Of tlio Down cross lambs from the Palmerston North show, the London judges state: “Such an array of perfect lambs proved an eye-opener to the trade and caused a mild sensation. It was a further demonstration that New Zealand still stands alone in producing a type of lamb eminently suitable for Home consumption. Traders who inspected the exhibit wero most favorably impressed with the condition and appearance of the consignment. The stout, plump logs, meaty, level loins, and wido shoulders rendered the exhibit as near perfection as possible.” Wool Values Compared. Dalgety and Go., Ltd., give.an interesting comparison of prices Tilling at the final Wellington sale on March 20, .1921), when 34,700 bales were offered, and those obtained at Thursday's sale, when only 5900 bales were offered, as follows: — Lambs- — ;

They point out that tho sheepfanners’ receipts are practically 50 per cent. less. Recent sales in New Zealand and London indicate that tlio lowest point has been reached. “The present position is still obscure and the outlook for any sharp appreciation is not reassuring. A heavy weight of New Zealand wools is being carried over till next season, and unless some unlooked-for impetus is given to the textile trade these old wools are likely to have a depressing effect on the opening prices of the 3930-31 season.”

March , 1920. April, 1930. d. cl. d. cl. Super, 48/50 47-i to 194 9} to 10} Average, 48/50 151 to 174 8} to 91 Super, 40/48 101 to 18} 91 to 10;} Average,40/48 M2 to 10.1 8 to 9} Super, 44/40 10 to 174 9.1 to 95 A vertigo,44/40 14 to 151 7} to 9 Super, 40/44 -14:1 to id — to 81 A verage,40/44 KU to 141 7J to 81 Super, 80/40 10 lo 14 8} to 81 Average, 30/40 12.1 to lo} 7 to 8 Lambs — 50/50 .. 10 to 21 S to 91 40/00 .. 15 to 20 8 to 105 Seedy and Inferior . . S to 14 41 to 7 Hollies and Pieces (good) .. 101 to 15 51 to 71 Bellies a ml Pieces (a vertigo) 01 to 94 34 to 5