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...
Straights Update 17th December 2021

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 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...