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In such a volatile grain market, you need to maintain a tight hold on your costs of production
January 4th 2022
The variables in grain production are so changeable, with such a finite level of control for the foreseeable future – but farming is about more than just what’s written down on paper. In a fast-moving news environment, it’s almost impossible to second guess the grain markets on a daily basis. We seem to limp from […]
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Better buying, better selling – Strategic grain marketing reaps top rewards
December 16th 2021
It may only seem a moment since the combines were put to bed. But it’s already time for growers to think about next year’s harvest if they are to maximise marketing opportunities. CPM gets the lowdown from farmer co-operative Openfield. By Natalie Noble, CPM Magazine Grain prices have been particularly buoyant this year – but global markets […]
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How many farmers understand their obligations, in regards to sustainability and the environment?
December 1st 2021
With COP26 bringing world leaders together to make decisions on climate change, the entire food supply chain needs to do its homework and pull together to avoid the potential black hole ahead. This time last year, the focus of many was on Brexit and how it may or may not disrupt trade flows – but […]
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Wheat futures might be nearing record highs, but real gross margin calculations could indicate a less positive result
November 1st 2021
With the fertiliser industry facing huge uncertainty, the costs behind grain production rising and agricultural reform affecting every stage of this production, some serious questions need to be asked. With November 2021 London wheat futures at £202 per metric tonne and November 2022 at around £187, both are close to contract highs but still short […]
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Weather and haulage remain the causes of uncertainty, while the commercial cost of grain storage is paramount to the bottom line
October 1st 2021
With demand still outstripping supply, the UK’s fragile supply infrastructure needs to be future-proofed, but at what (and who’s) cost? Plus, testing grain samples will have an important impact on next season’s success. The combines are largely washed down and back in the shed, but I am still not sure we are much wiser than […]
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Quality and price are the two biggest question marks hanging over the global grain market right now
September 1st 2021
With demand outstripping supply due to weather extremes across the world, global stocks need to be rebuilt over the next few years – and farmers are the ones in the driving seat. As farmers in the Northern Hemisphere contemplate the quality and size of their crops, the world’s grain traders and consumers are trying to […]
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