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While imports have continued post-Brexit, it’s more important than ever to identify and measure the amount of goods grown in the UK
February 1st 2021
The new rules and systems put in place for imports and exports are causing some headaches, cereal values are increasing globally and demand is high, while fertiliser prices are also on the up and early deliveries are being encouraged. A new year, and many new challenges are ahead of us all, says Openfield’s head of […]
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Openfield delivers profit
January 12th 2021
Openfield Group Limited has reported its results to 30 June 2020. The British farmer-owned grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative has reported profits of £0.4m for the year to 30 June 2020 (2019: Profit £0.5m), in line with expectations. Openfield not only performed well for its members but also positioned itself confidently to face into […]
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In order to progress and meet sustainability targets, the real value of inputs, variety and commodity needs to be understood
January 4th 2021
With the area of UK planted OSR apparently waning, continuing demand for oil and protein meal products could lead to more imports with questionable pedigree in the coming year, while the urea market remains strong and steady. We are all told from a young age that you can’t stand in the way of progress, but […]
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Education is needed on the traceability of grain, and investment in grain passports could return dividends
December 1st 2020
When the UK formally leaves the EU in January, it will be down to us to prove the standards of British grain is comparable, while fertiliser requirements also should be considered in light of Brexit, and urea is under the Defra spotlight. How do you put a Union Jack on grain? Any trader will tell […]
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With a distinct lack of representative grain samples, quality testing is paramount to avoid rejections
November 1st 2020
Following such a difficult growing season, and with field mycotoxins causing further issues, silos are full of grain with varying profiles while sellers are none-the-wiser. A volatile market and contract disputes unfortunately tend to go hand-in-hand, comments Openfield’s head of compliance, shipping and research, Cecilia Pryce (pictured right). This season’s problematic growing season has left […]
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Accurate and comprehensive data collection is vital when it comes to trading confidence
October 1st 2020
Domestic data needs to be improved if the UK is to grow and trade successfully, while soil condition and crop nutrition are the buzzwords for fertiliser planning and purchase. Weather extremes are becoming almost a daily event, but play havoc with global cereal prices, says Openfield’s head of compliance, shipping and research, Cecilia Pryce. In […]
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