Contents tagged with Analyst Insight

Let them eat grass

14 July 2021

Let them eat grass

Knowing what grass is capable of is a far-reaching topic discussed the world over but often with common solutions in different countries.
Analyst Insight: Green fuel, what could this mean for wheat prices?

28 July 2021

Analyst Insight: Green fuel, what could this mean for wheat prices?

Today, the government announced E10 fuel is to be available at petrol stations by September this year, as part of the governments aim to meet net zero emissions by 2050.
Harvest ‘22 gross margins drop off for barley: Analyst's Insight

1 November 2021

Harvest ‘22 gross margins drop off for barley: Analyst's Insight

As we continue through our alternative crops week, it is important to look at how gross margins shape up both for spring crops for harvest 2021 and all crops for harvest 2022. Values for small area crops, such as soya and linseed, are included in these margins. It is important to note that the size of these markets may preclude higher margins, if there is a large increase in area.

Where next for fertiliser prices? Analyst's Insight

18 February 2021

Where next for fertiliser prices? Analyst's Insight

Throughout January and into early February, we have seen some sharp increases in the value of fertiliser. Repeatedly we have seen terms withdrawn for ammonia nitrate, coming back at much higher levels.

What effect do heavy pigs have on the SPP?

24 March 2025

What effect do heavy pigs have on the SPP?

Recently, with COVID-19 related difficulties constraining processing plants, carcase weights have increased, and the role of heavy pigs in the SPP been receiving more attention.

2021 Dairy market outlook now online

30 January 2024

2021 Dairy market outlook now online

We have just published our latest outlook for the UK dairy market.
2021 Lamb Market Outlook now online

19 January 2024

2021 Lamb Market Outlook now online

We have just published our latest outlook for the UK lamb market, where we explore our forecasts for slaughter, production, consumption and trade for 2021.
Analyst Insight: The Brazilian Safrinha crop could drive global grain markets

13 July 2021

Analyst Insight: The Brazilian Safrinha crop could drive global grain markets

Our domestic market trades at import parity this season, so your ex-farm values is sensitive to global fundamentals.

New AMPE and MCVE calculator launched

30 January 2024

New AMPE and MCVE calculator launched

Use your own data to create unique AMPE or MCVE market indicators
Analyst Insight: Wheat prices strong, where next?

13 July 2021

Analyst Insight: Wheat prices strong, where next?

As we move into the New Year, grain markets have continued to rally. Since Monday, old crop UK feed wheat futures (May-21) have gained £3.90/t, closing yesterday at £204.90/t. Equally, new crop (Nov-21) futures have gained £3.50/t over the week so far, reaching £167.00/t yesterday.

Autumn production boost pushes forecast into growth

30 January 2024

Autumn production boost pushes forecast into growth

Our forecast for GB milk production has been revised up to 12.56 billion litres for the 2020/21 season.
Could todays WASDE provide direction to global wheat markets? Analyst Insight

13 July 2021

Could todays WASDE provide direction to global wheat markets? Analyst Insight

The rally that began in late June for Chicago wheat markets seemingly has hit its brakes as prices retreat to levels seen at the end of September. Could this report offer incentives for sentiment to change?

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