HONEY CROP PROSPECTS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14771, 10 October 1921, Page 3

HONEY CROP PROSPECTS

Tiie Director of the Horticulture 'Division of the Department of Agriculture lias received from the apiary instructors the following reports concerning the honey crop prospects;— Auckland. Good rains recently have brightened the prospects for Ihe corning season. Bees arc now building up well. Early sections of ti-trcc honey are now on the market, prices ■being from 11s to 12s per dozen. Beeswax is realising up to ‘2s per lb.

Wellington. - There is every indication that the coming season will be a dry one. The past two months have been warm and bright, and more devoid of moisture than usual, the general effect being early brood rearing and colonies in a forward condition. It is to be hoped the summer will he showery to keep the flora in good heart, and thus assure a surplus crop. No 'more honey is coming forward for export. Beeswax is quoted at 2s 3d per lb. Section honey is scarce. Prices for extracted honey are firm.

Christchurch and Dunedin.—Generally the conditions have greatly improved since last, month's report. Idxcellent rains have hern experienced, and the prospects in North and South Canterbury are good. Fine weather has enabled the bees to work (he early spring blossoms. In the willow districts a fine flow is being experienced. Colonies are building up well. Bulk honey is scarce. Sec-

tions, few offering. Pal honey is coming forward, and the demand is pond. The market for beeswax is milel,. Small parcels are being quitted at Is f.d to 2s,