GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5649, 19 June 1886, Page 2

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

There is not much change to note In the gtmin market during the week. A fair volume of business haa transpirdJ, and priceß for most lines are fin-air held. Whsat stands at 4s to is Id for Tuscan, and Sa _d to 3s lid for other descriptions. Except far Immediate orders, buyers are not inolined to operate, while holders decline to quote under these rates, under the impression that the available ■apply for the remainder of the season is none tmm large. Small lines of good seed wheat are being taken by the farmers at an advance ou these rates. Chick samples continue in short stook. Oats. — The demand for oats of all grades continues feood. Milling are quoted at 2a 3d, while for aome, in many cases, 2s 4d is wanted. Good stout feed are saleable at 2s 2d to 2a 2|d ; lower qualities, 28 to 2s Id. Bar let of malting quality is unaltered, Feed samples have slightly improved in valu.. Beaks asd Peab.— The shipments of the former to the English market this season have been heavy, and clearances by recent vessels have stiU further added to the quantity. LocaUy, quotations range ; from 2s 101 to 3s ; feed peas are quoted at 2s lid to : 3a 2d ; Prussian Blues, 8s Hd to 4s for beat samples, hut the quantity now available is not large. Floub.— Prices, following the rapid rise in wfcea*;, advanced in sympathy, and values are now quoted by millers at £10 10s to £11, according to brand. . Gbabs Sbsd.— Tho market has not yet shown any more life, either in the enquiry for cocksfoot or ryegrass. Daibt Pboduch.— The butter market has not exhibited auy marked activity. Best samples are quoted at 10|d to Hd ; cheese, 5d to CJd, according to descripti ?n.