Feeding your herd this Spring

Feeding your herd this Spring

Getting the most from Spring grazing Do you ever feel like whatever you do, it doesn’t quite get you to where you want to be? This winter has been a good example. While forage was abundant it not only hasn’t analysed particularly well but it hasn’t fed well either....
Straights Update 26th January 2022

Straights Update 26th January 2022

Wheat/Barley Continued concerns over tensions between Russia and Ukraine have pushed up global wheat prices this week. Potential conflict between the two nations is a cause for concern as both are major exporters of wheat. Ukraine, which is often regarded as the...
Straights Update 20th January 2022

Straights Update 20th January 2022

WheatLast weeks USDA report was considered to be slightly bearish as world ending stocks for wheat rose by 1.8 million tonnes. After an initial ease seen towards UK Wheat prices, May 22 UK Wheat Futures have seen three consecutive days of gains after dropping almost...
Straights Update 13th January 2022

Straights Update 13th January 2022

Following Wednesdays January WASDE report there was a mixed report, with a slightly bearish WASDE for maize and wheat and a more bullish report for Soybean at the start of 2022. Wheat Changes to global wheat supply and demand were fairly minimal in the January WASDE....
Straights Update 23rd December 2021

Straights Update 23rd December 2021

The key market driver this week has been the ongoing dry weather in South America which has provided support for both soybean and maize prices, and therefore also lifting wheat prices higher.  With forecasts only containing minimal rainfall in the near future across...
Make the most of surplus lambs

Make the most of surplus lambs

Make the most of surplus lambs Attention to detail and a polished lamb rearing system has helped Kevin and Jacquie Daniel streamline their time when dealing with surplus lambs. Make your forage count The couple farm 120ha in Trebursye, near Launceston, with most of...