Gleadell Fertiliser Report
As grain markets go into turmoil, fertiliser markets remain calm as the Egyptian situation eases. Libya, not being a major player, has little effect, with Asian markets concentrating on phosphate purchases. Shippers of Urea continue to reduce physical stocks, as A/N prices continue to firm, and are rising in France as we approach the tail […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
Political turmoil in Egypt upsets the normal smooth running of fertiliser exports… FERTILISER MARKETS Calum Findlay, fertiliser trader Political turmoil in Egypt upsets the normal smooth running of fertiliser exports and prompted firmer Urea prices. Russian granular has moved up by $15/tonne and the US market has rebounded by $20/tonne in the past three days […]
Gleadell Market Report
GRAIN MARKETS – David Sheppard, managing director French soft wheat exports are up 32% at 10.1mln/t for July-December 2010, with exports outside of the EU-27 reported at nearly 6.9mln/t, up 57% year on the year. UK wheat exports slowed in December to 266,162mt, bringing the season to date figure to 1.89mln/t, up 87% on the year. This […]
Farm-focussed financial services team strengthens Lloyds Banking Group’s commitment to agriculture
A new team of agricultural Wealth Management specialists offering expert financial planning advice to farmers for both personal and business matters, such as protection, pensions, investments and inheritance tax planning, has been launched by Lloyds TSB Agriculture and Bank of Scotland. The 16-strong team will enhance the existing specialist agricultural banking network of nearly 170 […]
Rising cost of vets bills push up horse claims
Rising vets bills are leading to a marked increase in the cost of horse insurance claims, according to South West based insurance firm Cornish Mutual. The insurer, which has offices in Exeter and Truro, believes veterinary treatment fees for horses are pushing up the price of insurance premiums, with the increase well ahead of the […]
ADAS appoints Divyesh Jansari as Head of Energy & Resource Efficiency
Divyesh Jansari has joined the Sustainability Leadership Team at ADAS, the UKs leading environmental consultancy, as the Head of Energy and Resource Efficiency. With a strong track record in delivering resource efficiency Divyesh is tasked with helping ADAS design and implement effective initiatives to address waste minimisation and energy efficiency issues for ADASs top 100 […]
Gleadell Market Report
GRAIN MARKETS – David Sheppard, managing director Wheat stocks have declined in Spains leading grain ports, although trade sources do not expect a supply shortage due to slow demand from livestock farmers and shipments of maize from the Ukraine. Egypts GASC purchases 170,000mt of US/Australian/Argentine wheat for March 21-31st shipment. Total purchases since the start […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
FERTILISER MARKETS Calum Findlay, fertiliser trader Surging US prices and the continued uncertainty in Egypt have been the talking points this week. The political and civil unrest in Egypt has seen logistical problems such as port restrictions, slow loading and lack of trucks put a halt to exports. Demand for Urea in Europe has risen […]
Dont get trampled by the law, farmers warned
Attacks by farm animals on walkers and ramblers are increasing, according to new figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In the last eight years, a total of 500 incidents were reported nationally of which 20 have resulted in deaths and this figure is increasing year on year. Latest figures released by HSE […]
