PRODUCE.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 29, 17 July 1902, Page 13

PRODUCE.

London, July 11.— The wheat marJceta are firm, but quiet Pana is rather easier. Cargoes are firmly held. A march shipment is quoted at 30s 3d. An Australian wheat cargo sold at 30s l*d. London, July 13.— Frozen Meat.— New Zealand mutton and Canterbury lamb have declined 1-1 6d'. New Zealand beef, 1801 bto 2201 b, fair averago quality . Ox fores, 3}d ,ox hinds, s id. Wellington, July 14.— The following cable haa been received from the Agent-general, dated London 12th:— ' The mutton market is dull. The average price for Canterbury is 3f d ; Dunedin, Southland and W. M. E Co., 3id ; other North Island supplies, 3jd. There is a better demand for lamb, but no change in prices Stocks on hand are heavy, and widely distributed amongst agents, who are pushing Bal<?6. The increase o\er last year for six months was 643,000. Stocks of New Zealand beef are light. Hindquarters are limi at sfcd ; fores, dull. 3£d. The hemp Blanket is steady. " Good fair Wellington " grade on spot, £28 10s , July-September shipments, £26 l 0s , buyers are not keen to do business m cocksfoot seed, the hindrance) being the American crops, and in order to push sales, lower prices have to bo accepted.

Mr. F. Meenan, King street, reports : — Wholesale prices only — Oats : Milling, 2s 7d to 2s 9d , feeding, 2a 4d to 2a 6d. Wheat (good demand) : Milling, 4s to 4s 3d ; fowls', 3s 3d. Potatoes, £3 10s to £3 15s. Chaff : Inferior to medium, £3 to £3 10s ; prime, £4 10s. Straw : Pressed, £2 ; loose • none in market. Flour : 2001 b sacks, £11 10s ; 50th, £12 5s ; 251 b, £-12 10s. Oatmeal : 251t) : £14 10s. Butter : Dairy, 7d to 9d ; factory, Is Id. Cheese : Dairy, 4^d ; factory sd. Eggs, Is 3d. Onions : Christchurch, £6.