HONEY-CROP PROSPECTS.

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume VII, Issue 1, 15 July 1913, Page 95

HONEY-CROP PROSPECTS.

The Director of Orchards, Gardens, and Apiaries Division has received the following reports on the honey-crop prospects from the Apiary Instructors : Auckland.— is little change since last report, prices obtained being about the same for both honey and beeswax. Many beekeepers are now more hopeful of the future prospects of the industry in New Zealand, owing to the lessening of foul-brood and the prospects of an export trade being opened up, and they are contemplating increasing their apiaries during the coming spring. — G. V. Westbrook#. . ' ■ Wellington.— The recent shipments of honey to England have been instrumental in keeping local prices on a firm basis. The prices given in last month’s Journal still hold good.— F. A. Jacobsen. Christchurch. —Several beekeepers have sold the whole of their crop. Prices in Christchurch are much about the same—viz., 3d. to 4c!. In the Marlborough District, bulked., small lots sd. to 6d. Fresh lots are coming to hand to be graded for export. It is anticipated before long to have word from England concerning the first consignment despatched in May.— L. Bowman. ■ . Dunedin. The conditions prevailing last month are unaltered. Pat honey is coming forward steadily and is in good demand. Sections are scarce. Prices

are firm.—

E. A. Earp.