THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1651, 25 October 1887, Page 3

THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

The amount of butter exported from this colony during 1885 was, according to statistical information laid before the House of Representatives, 24,923 cwt, value £102,387. Canterbury took the premier place with an export of 9198 cwt, value £33,129. Wellington ranked second in quantity but third in value, the former bei"g 6627£cwt and the latter £26,761. Auckland was third in quantity exported and second in value, the weight being 5914 cwt and value £29,421, Otago was very much behindhand, having exported only 2266£cwt, value £9155. The amount exported in 1884 was valued at £66,593, so that in 1885 the exports had increased in value by £34,794.

In connection with the butter and cheese industry, a circuhr letter from a firm of London produce brokers has been placed at the disposal of the Southland Times as follows, dated sth September “ We beg to advise you respecting New Zealand cheese. We are informed that considerable quantities are likely to come forward, and we are of opinion that they will meet with a very good market, as the make of English cheese this season is much below the average, and American has risen considerably in value lately, fine being worth 58s to 61a to-day. It would be to the advantage of the shippers ii New Zealand cheese were sent in a cool chamber, instead of as ordinary cargo, as they arrive in a heated state. We had some a few days ago which were of fine quality but strong in flavor through having been heated, and we were obliged to accept 48a per ewt; whereas if they had arrived m cool condition, we feel sure from the character of the cheese they would have realised at least 60s, We recommend that the cheese should be Cheddar shaped, of 601 b to 70. b weight, and packed two or ihiee in a case, each cheese divided by a wooden partition. We hope to have a good sale of New Zealand butter during the coming winter. New butter preserved in the refrigerator would be worth 90s to 100 s.”