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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 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...
Straights Update 17th December 2021
Following last weeks USDA report which provided details regarding updated global wheat stocks we have seen prices for wheat ease domestically. The report highlighted an increase of 2.38Mt to global ending stocks which has helped support a bearish week in the market,...
What we can learn from 2021 forages
What we can learn from 2021 forage Approximately 40% of dairy producers have no fertiliser coverage for 2022. And we understand why people are holding back at these prices, but the lessons learned from the previous forage season necessitate applying full rates to...
Straights Update 10th December 2021
USDA's December World Supply & Demand estimates released on Thursday was summarised by many as neutral for Maize and Soybeans and bearish for Wheat. For Wheat, USDA made small adjustments by increasing global ending stocks based on reduced exports. However the...
Straights Update 1st December 2021
The new strain of the coronavirus, Omicron, has caused concerns amongst many as travel restrictions have been reintroduced in the UK and fears are growing that the new strain will have an impact on the ongoing logistical issues relating to freight, haulage and...