Adverse weather affecting farm profits says MP

Australia's wheat production prospects continue to decline EU wheat closed mostly mixed but mostly higher on the day with Nov 12 London wheat down GBP0.45/tonne to GBP199.05/tonne and Nov 12 Paris wheat EUR2.2... EU is too big for CAP says MEP MEP Stuart Agnew has criticised the proposed reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy and said the EU 'has become far too big to have a CAP'. The ... Early Phoma spotted Reports of Phoma leaf spotting on a crop of oilseed rape at the four-leaf stage near Thame in Oxfordshire this week (1st October) has highlighted the ... EU corn production down, crop losses in the east Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD15.30 1/2, down 29 3/4 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD15.33 1/4, down 29 3/4 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Mea... Greenvale acquire Rowe Farming Produce Investments plc (PI), owners of Greenvale AP Ltd, one of the UK’s largest fresh potato companies, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Ro... Lessons 'need to be learnt' from 2012 drought Lessons need to be learnt quickly from this year’s drought to help ensure farmers and growers have a secure supply of water, the NFU have said. Pau... Trade continues to fret about Black Sea export restrictions The US maize harvest is 40% complete compared to 12% last year and the five year average of 13%. The soya harvest is 22% complete compared to 4% last ... Soybeans close 'lowest in three months'; Brazil ship record corn Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD15.60 1/4, down 40 3/4 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD15.63, down 39 3/4 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Meal cl... Trying out Avadex Granules to get a better black-grass control A Lincolnshire farmer who has been fighting black-grass for a number of years is trying out Avadex 15G in his weed control programme in order to get a... Zimbabwe soya bean farmers appeal to government Zimbabwe soya bean farmers have appealed for government financial and input support ahead of the 2012/13 farming season to prevent shortages of the le... Bean crops buck the trend Arable farmers faced a host of challenges this season’s growing period and into harvest, however, there are some nuggets of good news from the bean cr... Weekly corn export sales 'fell well below modest expectations' Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD15.70 3/4, down 2 1/4 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD15.71 1/4, down 3 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Meal clos... Global markets ease as US corn and wheat prices down Jonathan Lane, Gleadell’s trading manager, comments on grain markets: WHEAT - USDA reports corn crop harvest at 39% complete - up 13 points on... Scotland's malting barley crop 'lower quality than 2011' Crisp Maltings report that "despite a larger planted area, Scotland will produce a malting barley crop considerably smaller and of lower quality than ... Estimate of record Chinese corn crop 'may still be too low' Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD15.73, down 38 1/2 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD15.74 1/4, down 40 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Meal closed... El Nino fading: Implications on global weather Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific have generally been cooling over the past month, and we are seeing El Niño wane. With all eyes on... China pork demand could see corn imports rocket China is emerging as a major pork player on the world’s stage. This is not only due to its already leading position in pork production, but is also in... Greater transparency on grain quality needed, says NFU Arable farmers face a challenging year ahead because of forward sales prices and poor quality production of the 2012 crop, despite strong wheat prices... Global grain production at record high Global grain production is expected to reach a record high of 2.4 billion tons in 2012, an increase of 1 percent from 2011 levels, according to new re... UK rain delays harvest of winter crops In the UK, after a difficult season, "the rain in many parts has further complicated and delayed the harvest of winter crops. Winter wheat yields in U... Census shows need for CAP payments The latest agricultural census in Scotland highlights the need for continuing Common Agricultural Policy coupled payments. That was the message fr... US all wheat stocks up 14% from a year ago Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD16.10, down 11 3/4 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD16.11, down 11 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Meal closed at ... Slug pressure requires 'active ingredient programme' Already some winter oilseed rape crops have had to be re-drilled this autumn due to significant slug damage and the likelihood of continuing pest pres... Surge in seed potato export figures The seed potato industry is on a high as Potato Council has announced another record year for seed exports, with this year’s figures surpassing 103,00... US maize and soya prices show decline As we have whinged previously, it would appear that sometimes the USDA tells the truth, and sometimes…..well, sometimes it fudges the issue. So last w... French wheat exports to rise; UK rapeseed plaintings down Jonathan Lane, Gleadell’s trading manager, comments on grain markets. Wheat • USDA report increased corn ratings (24% good/excellent) – harvest ... Triazole fungicides vital for EU wheat production, says study The European Union would lose its self-sufficiency in wheat without access to triazole-type fungicides, a new report has warned. According to th... Weekly corn export sales 'very poor'; India rains 44% above average Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD16.18 3/4, down 50 3/4 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD16.17 3/4, down 51 1/2 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Mea... GM regulation criticised as new study shows health dangers The European Commission is pushing through a new draft Regulation that weakens the way genetically modified (GM) foods are assessed for safety. The... Hundreds march to Brussels calling for farming reforms Protestors from the UK have joined the largest ever rally in Brussels calling for radical farming reform. The activists say the global food system... Harvesting corn continues at record pace Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD16.69 1/2, up 29 1/2 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD16.69 1/4, up 30 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Meal closed... Persistent pyrethroid needed for BYDV prevention Exceptionally high levels of BYDV showed up in cereal crops earlier this year and the wet weather this summer has helped to create a green bridge of c... France to convene G20 meeting to avert food crisis France said that they are to convene an emergency meeting of the G20 in October to discuss possible measures to avert an emerging food crisis. On the ... Chicago grain market report - 19th September 2012 Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD16.40, down 29 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD16.39 1/4, down 30 3/4 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Meal closed... Don’t rush for optimal blackgrass control Farmers facing serious blackgrass shouldn’t rush to drill winter cereals, according to Dow AgroSciences’ grassweed expert Stuart Jackson. He predic... Potential US-China trade dispute 'knocking market confidence' EU wheat closed lower with Nov 12 London wheat down GBP2.50/tonne at GBP204.50/tonne and Nov 12 Paris wheat falling EUR6.25/tonne to EUR260.25/tonne. ... US winter wheat picked up rain, but more is needed Soycomplex Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD16.69, down 70 cents; Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD16.70, down 70 cents; Oct 12 Soybean Meal closed at USD5... Food activists target EU subsidies Activists will march in 20 cities across Europe to call for a change to the global food system and a shift in its priorities. The protests form p... Sugar beet growers to get frost insurance Following the 2010 harsh winter which saw hundreds of UK sugar beet growers losing large swathes of crops, the NFU has successfully arranged for a new... Fast kill gets potatoes ready for clean harvest Speed of total haulm kill will be more important than ever this season, with many potato growers leaving crop desiccation to the last minute in order ... US corn yields higher than trade expectations Wheat - USDA reports US corn stocks higher than trade expectations – wheat stocks left unchanged. - Egypt’s GASC purchases wheat for October-No... Government response to Select Committee report The UK Government has today published its response to the Environmental Audit Committee report on sustainable food. In it, the Government dismisses th... Chicago grain market report - 13th September 2012 Soycomplex Sep 12 Soybeans closed at USD17.40 3/4, up 44 1/4 cents; Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD17.45 3/4, up 44 1/4 cents; Sep 12 Soybean Meal cl... EU grain market report - 13th September 2012 EU wheat closed mixed but mostly lower on the day following the release of the USDA report, which was bearish for corn, but bullish for soybeans, send... Government rejects call for tighter GM controls The Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC) Report on Sustainable Food today rejected all of the Committee’s recommendations ... Grain aphid could be a greater threat this autumn This autumn may see a greater and more challenging aphid migration into cereal crops as a consequence of growing instances of pyrethroid resistance in... India flexing muscles on wheat export stage Soycomplex Sep 12 Soybeans closed at USD17.13, down 18 3/4 cents; Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD17.18 3/4, down 17 3/4 cents; Sep 12 Soybean Meal cl... Farmers call for GMO production to ensure food security Zimbabwe industry and farmers have urged government to adopt Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) production to ensure food security in the wake of r... Winter and spring beans give potential for blackgrass control “Winter and Spring Beans give potential for blackgrass control in addition to the other benefits from pulse crops,” says Jim Scrimshaw PGRO Principal ... Chicago wheat breaks four straight days of decline Soycomplex Sep 12 Soybeans closed at USD17.44 1/2, down 3 1/2 cents; Nov 12 Soybeans closed at USD17.47, down 1/2 cent; Sep 12 Soybean Meal closed ...