Contents tagged with Grain Market Daily

13 July 2021

The latest AHDB UK Cereal Supply and Demand Estimates have been published today. The estimates are based on data through to December and industry discussions. The balance sheet shows the deficit from November removed, with a surplus of 73Kt before exports are taken into account. Through to December the UK had exported 116.7Kt of wheat; adding this figure into the balance sheet leaves a 43.7Kt deficit.

13 July 2021

Attention turned towards the US soyabean and maize planting forecasts for harvest 2021 at the USDA Grain Market Outlook Conference last week.

13 July 2021

In the first half of this season (Jul-Dec) 275Kt of oats were milled in the UK, 3% more than in the same period in 2019/20.

1 November 2021

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.

13 July 2021

This week, our Grain Market Daily articles will look at alternative cropping options that can help provide returns for farm businesses. Yesterday was a look at pulses, whilst today will be alternative oilseeds, namely linseed and domestic soyabeans.

13 July 2021

As we move towards spring cropping and in line with the challenges posed by OSR, many people will be looking at alternative crop options in both winter and spring slots of the rotation. Today’s focus is on pulse markets, with beans a possible alternative crop in place of OSR.

13 July 2021

Barley prices will likely remain below imported grain levels with pressured export demand and reduced feed demand looking forward. If the discount remains significant enough, domestic demand opportunities into industrial purposes such as bioethanol could be incentivised.

18 February 2021

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 Repeatedly we have seen terms withdrawn for ammonia nitrate, coming back at much higher levels.

13 July 2021

Old crop UK wheat futures (May-21) closed yesterday at £202.90/t, down £0.20/t on Monday’s close.

13 July 2021

Industry analysts expect the USDA to reduce its forecasts for US and so global stocks at the end of this season, tonight.

13 July 2021

Following the AHDB Balance Sheet Audit Function Group meeting on February 4th, it was requested that AHDB publicise a clear update on the ongoing work to ensure accuracy in industry statistics.

13 July 2021

With the UK import demand not huge there is no great need for the basis to futures to extend. As a result UK prices are likely to track the Euronext futures market closely over the remainder of the season.

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