Pulses added to IGC grain definition
Pulse crop seeds such as lentils, dry peas, chickpeas, dry beans and seeds of other pulses will be included in the definition of “grain” or “grains” under Article 2(1)(e) of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995 from November 1st 2021,...
Politics and logistics dominate the volatile wheat market
World market sentiment, in an already tight wheat market, is being driven by uncertainty over Russia’s export plans. Meanwhile in the UK, logistical problems are complicating day-to-day life for both merchants and consumers. “There...
Crop technologies head for Agrii
Agronomy services provider Agrii has appointed Dr Ruth Mann as its head of integrated crop technologies. Dr Mann’s appointment follows Clare Bend’s promotion to the post of head of product innovation and sustainability at parent...
New arrivals at CHAP
UK agri-tech centre Crop Health and Protection (CHAP) has appointed three new team members to its innovation team led by innovation director Dr Ruth Bastow. They are Dr Andreea Stroia, Dr Katja Maurer and Dr Victoria Woolley....
United Oilseeds posts 34% profit rise as UK OSR area recovers
Farmer-owned break crop specialist United Oilseeds has reported a sharp rise in profitability, and forecasts increased rapeseed plantings for the 2022 and 2023 harvest years. The business made a pre-tax profit of £1.51 million on a...
Rapeseed market breaks price records
Rapeseed is more expensive than ever in a market driven up by factors ranging from palm oil demand to high crude oil prices which leads to mean greater biodiesel production. All build on fundamentally tight supply and demand. John...