Straights Update 23rd June 2023

Straights Update 23rd June 2023

Market Overview Poor weather conditions dominate markets this week! adverse weather conditions in the US gave support to grain and oilseed prices at the start of the week. Continuing drought conditions across the main soybean and maize producing states drove markets...
New faces in the sales team

New faces in the sales team

Lilly Cochrane   Lilly has spent the last 9 month dairy farming down under. She says it was great to experience a different way of farming, seeing how different countries manage factors affecting performance such as heat stress and feed. After working on several...
Straights Update 26th May 2023

Straights Update 26th May 2023

Market Overview Wheat/Barley Despite reports of escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Corridor was renewed last week for another 60 days. Global Wheat prices have been under pressure for most of the week, with the deal being extended to...
Straights Update 17th May 2023

Straights Update 17th May 2023

Market Overview Wheat/Barley The renewal of the Black Sea Grain corridor remains uncertain. The current deal is due to expire tomorrow (May 18th) and the prolongation of the deal is yet to be confirmed despite ‘positive’ negotiations last week. No further...
9 steps to spring grazing success

9 steps to spring grazing success

9 steps for spring grazing success Whichever processor you are supplying, it has never been more vital to protect butterfat and protein seasonal depressions, as this is a sure way to help offset dropping farmgate prices. Couple this with working to reduce emissions...
Maximise protein retention in silage

Maximise protein retention in silage

INOCULANTS CAN MAXIMISE PROTEIN RETENTION IN SILAGE Treating grass with an inoculant will help retain valuable nutrients in the crop when fed as silage and this is especially true for protein. Naturally occurring microbes can break down protein and produce...