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Bank to keep rates at record lows amid recovery doubts
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates at a record low on Thursday, and probably well into next year,to keep the recovery on track in the face of austerity measures and a weakening U.S. economy.
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates at a record low on Thursday, and probably well into next year,to keep the recovery on track in the face of austerity measures and a weakening U.S. economy.
Scientists discover cold climate crop gene
A study by researchers at Edinburgh and York universities have identified a gene that limits the growth of plants in cool environments.
A study by researchers at Edinburgh and York universities have identified a gene that limits the growth of plants in cool environments.
Dairy event and show get a lift from move to new venue
VISITORS and exhibitors yesterday gave a thumbs-up to the new-look Dairy Event and Livestock Show, being held for the first time at the NEC in Birmingham.
VISITORS and exhibitors yesterday gave a thumbs-up to the new-look Dairy Event and Livestock Show, being held for the first time at the NEC in Birmingham.
'Our members deserve answers' NFU at Dairy Event
In a follow up to its Great Milk Robbery Report the NFU is laying down the gauntlet to milk processors and retailers to stop finding excuses and work with dairy farmers to explain why they are yet to see their fair share of better market returns.
In a follow up to its Great Milk Robbery Report the NFU is laying down the gauntlet to milk processors and retailers to stop finding excuses and work with dairy farmers to explain why they are yet to see their fair share of better market returns.
World Bank backs investment in global farmland
The World Bank has backed the controversial practice of countries selling large tracts of agricultural land to overseas investors but is urging vendors to demand much more to increase their farming productivity and peoples’ livelihoods.
The World Bank has backed the controversial practice of countries selling large tracts of agricultural land to overseas investors but is urging vendors to demand much more to increase their farming productivity and peoples’ livelihoods.
Wheat prices push food costs to 13-month high
Food inflation rose to the highest level in more than a year in August as the effects of sharp price rises in some global commodities including wheat and sugar filtered through.
Food inflation rose to the highest level in more than a year in August as the effects of sharp price rises in some global commodities including wheat and sugar filtered through.
UN slams grain export curbs, as Ukraine ships wait
Ukraine's traders' union, the UZA, warned that customs officials had blocked the departure of 24 vessels carrying nearly 380,000 tonnes of grain "without official explanations".
Ukraine's traders' union, the UZA, warned that customs officials had blocked the departure of 24 vessels carrying nearly 380,000 tonnes of grain "without official explanations".
Equine infectious anaemia detected in imported horse
Equine Infectious Anaemia has been detected in a horse in Northumberland following importation from the Netherlands
Equine Infectious Anaemia has been detected in a horse in Northumberland following importation from the Netherlands
Dairy Event: Farming Ladder Vital to Dairy Industry Success
The Tenant Farmers Association will be using its presence at this year's Dairy Event and Livestock Show to emphasise the importance of the farming ladder and agricultural tenancies to the future success of the dairy industry.
The Tenant Farmers Association will be using its presence at this year's Dairy Event and Livestock Show to emphasise the importance of the farming ladder and agricultural tenancies to the future success of the dairy industry.
Rising global food prices a real concern for UK inflation
Food price inflation is hitting the headlines as a result of the disruptions to wheat crops in Russia this summer and because of rising demand for meat in emerging markets.
Food price inflation is hitting the headlines as a result of the disruptions to wheat crops in Russia this summer and because of rising demand for meat in emerging markets.
HRH Princess Royal to open the Dairy Event and Livestock Show
HRH Princess Royal will officially open the Dairy Event and Livestock Show on Tuesday 7 September, the first day of the two day event to be staged at its new venue, The NEC, Birmingham by its organiser, the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.
HRH Princess Royal will officially open the Dairy Event and Livestock Show on Tuesday 7 September, the first day of the two day event to be staged at its new venue, The NEC, Birmingham by its organiser, the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.
Russia’s wheat farmers fear for next year’s crop
Agro Vista, which farms 36,000 hectares of land in Tambov, says it is considering cutting winter wheat planting by 25 per cent if there is not substantial rain in the next few days. FT.Com
Agro Vista, which farms 36,000 hectares of land in Tambov, says it is considering cutting winter wheat planting by 25 per cent if there is not substantial rain in the next few days. FT.Com
Russia's Medvedev Forecasts Early Removal of Grain Ban
Russia (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev signaled on Monday Russia's ban on grain exports may be lifted earlier than December 31 this year and state grain stocks may be insufficient to cover the drought-hit country's needs.
Russia (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev signaled on Monday Russia's ban on grain exports may be lifted earlier than December 31 this year and state grain stocks may be insufficient to cover the drought-hit country's needs.
Work nears completion on the Worthy Farm's solar electricity system - the UK's largest private solar farm
The solar panels, covering 1500 sq metres, will cost £550,000 to install but could produce revenues of £45,000 per annum, as well as reducing the Farm’s electricty bill, and should take six years to recoup the outlay,
The solar panels, covering 1500 sq metres, will cost £550,000 to install but could produce revenues of £45,000 per annum, as well as reducing the Farm’s electricty bill, and should take six years to recoup the outlay,
London wheat closes gap, as French crop upgraded
London feed wheat played catch up once again with its Paris milling wheat peer on Monday, as the French government followed neighbouring Germany in lifting opinions over its wheat crop.
London feed wheat played catch up once again with its Paris milling wheat peer on Monday, as the French government followed neighbouring Germany in lifting opinions over its wheat crop.
::Price Quotes
| Liffe Wheat | 158.2 |
| ERX Oilseed Rape | 383.5 |
| ERX Wheat | 226.75 |
| CBOT Soyabeans | - |
| CBOT Soyameal | - |
| EURX Potatoes | 160.45 |
| Delivered Wheat | 151.05 |
| Delivered OSR | 299.97 |
| Delivered Straights | 291.32 |
| Ex-farm Wheat | 158.17 |
| Milk Quota Sale (£/kg) | 0.0677 |
| D1000 Wheat Straw | 47.43 |
| Ex-farm Peas & Beans | 165.83 |
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