Contents tagged with Grain Market Daily

When to pay more (or less) attention to markets: Grain market daily

11 February 2025

When to pay more (or less) attention to markets: Grain market daily

The latest changes to our weekly Arable market report include adding price analysis to help you judge when to pay more (or less) attention to markets.
Funds’ mixed bets on the price of grains and oilseeds: Grain market daily

11 February 2025

Funds’ mixed bets on the price of grains and oilseeds: Grain market daily

Since November 2024, managed money, often referred to as ‘the funds’, has increased its net-long position in Chicago maize futures and options contracts.

Wheat usage for bioethanol remains low: Grain market daily

6 February 2025

Wheat usage for bioethanol remains low: Grain market daily

UK feed wheat futures (May-25) closed at £187.25/t yesterday, falling £2.20/t from Tuesday’s close. The Nov-25 contract lost £0.25/t over the same period, to close at £194.25/t.
Prices encourage a larger US maize area for 2025: Grain Market Daily

5 February 2025

Prices encourage a larger US maize area for 2025: Grain Market Daily

Lately, upward movements in maize prices have been adding some support to the overall feed grain market.

Grain and oilseed markets impacted by US tariffs: Grain market daily

12 February 2025

Grain and oilseed markets impacted by US tariffs: Grain market daily

Grain and oilseed prices moved yesterday in response to US tariff announcements, but where are the risks going forward?
What are the prospects for UK wheat exports this year? Grain market daily

31 January 2025

What are the prospects for UK wheat exports this year? Grain market daily

We released our January balance sheet yesterday, providing the first look at wheat exports this season.

Steady exports mean heavier UK closing stocks: Grain market daily

31 January 2025

Steady exports mean heavier UK closing stocks: Grain market daily

This morning, AHDB published the latest 2024/25 UK supply and demand estimates for wheat, barley, maize and oats.

UK ex-farm feed wheat premium lower in December: Grain market daily

29 January 2025

UK ex-farm feed wheat premium lower in December: Grain market daily

In December, the gap between UK monthly average ex-farm spot prices for feed wheat and feed barley narrowed to £24.8/t, down from a two-year high of £31.6/t in November and £26.1/t last year
AHDB analysis shows widespread impact of inheritance tax changes: Grain market daily

6 March 2025

AHDB analysis shows widespread impact of inheritance tax changes: Grain market daily

AHDB analysis shows that the changes to inheritance tax will affect more than 75% of English and Scottish farms of 50 hectares in size or more.
UK barley exports remain slow: Grain market daily

6 March 2025

UK barley exports remain slow: Grain market daily

From the start of the current marketing year, UK barley exports have been at a significantly low level.

New crop UK wheat futures extend premium over old crop: Grain market daily

24 January 2025

New crop UK wheat futures extend premium over old crop: Grain market daily

UK feed wheat futures (May-25) closed yesterday at £190.5/t, down £0.15/t from Tuesday’s close. The Nov-25 contract settled at £195.50/t, also down £0.15/t over the day.
UK feed wheat vs imported maize – who’s the winner? Grain market daily

22 January 2025

UK feed wheat vs imported maize – who’s the winner? Grain market daily

Currently, maize prices are a key driver in global grain markets due to fundamental factors, with prices on the rise since mid-October.

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