Grain Trading
Volunteers behind erucic acid contamination of oilseed rape
A NIAB project, funded by the AHDB (PR602), has concluded that higher than expected levels of erucic acid (EA) in oilseed rape seed originated from oilseed rape volunteers. Erucic acid contamination has led to some growers incurring penalties on consignments, or...
read moreShort old crop pulse supplies lift values
Strong prices and the need to replace failed oilseed rape crops are fuelling interest in spring beans, but seed constraints may disappoint some potential growers. “Generally, the UK winter bean crops are looking fantastic and the mild conditions have meant an early...
read moreNo deal Brexit tariffs slammed
The implications of Parliament’s rejection of ever leaving the EU without a deal on Wednesday are confused, either on the Brexit process or on the government. Although events are moving quickly, it appears that legally the UK will leave the EU on March 29th unless a...
read moreWheat market suffers from quiet demand, while Brexit stifles UK
The world wheat market looks well supplied with less buying interest than had been expected and slower Russian exports failing to translate into increased demand for other origins. In the UK, Brexit uncertainty is stifling trade as everyone involved waits to see how...
read moreMilling wheat conference highlights need for consistency
The annual AHDB milling wheat conference, held at Wyboston in Bedfordshire last week, highlighted the importance of meeting crop contract specifications to ensure consistency. Delegates also heard about the links between growers, millers and the final baked product....
read moreVivergo closure to hit AB Agri profitability
A pre-close period trading update from Associated British Foods (ABF) notes that operating profit for its Agriculture Division, AB Agri, will be reduced following last September’s closure of the Vivergo bioethanol plant, even though this is managed by the Group’s AB...
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