De Lage Landen signs finance program agreement with Same Deutz-Fahr in UK
Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 17th December 2010 De Lage Landen and Same Deutz- Fahr Group today announce the signing of a national finance program agreement between the two entities in the United Kingdom. There has been a long relationship between the two with a well established program in the USA, and the opportunity to expand the […]
Gleadell Market Report
FEED WHEAT Statistics Canada sees 2010 all-wheat production at 23.17mln/t, up from 22.2mln/t previously, boosted by good weather and recovering crops – but still seen as the smallest wheat crop in the past 3 years. Drought conditions seen affecting 17% of Chinas winter wheat growing area (3.87mln hectares), with the dry weather forecast to extend […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
Urea prices remain firm. In the US where they are still playing catch up, values have firmed almost $20 over the last week. Egyptian manufacturers have rejected further December bids and are almost sold out. They are expecting to post higher values for Q1 2011 sales. In the UK, the Urea market is quiet, but […]
Farmers can use red diesel now to help out during this extreme weather snap
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed today that during extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads. Under normal rules any vehicle that is specifically constructed or adapted for dealing with frost, ice and snow such as a snow plough can work on public […]
Gleadell Market Report
FEED WHEAT: EU (French and UK) exports continue at a pace defying the balance sheets … OILSEEDS: ..The oilseed market continues to see unprecedented volatility FEED WHEAT FAO sees more wheat in 2011/12 as plantings increase in response to higher grain prices, but warns that the World must remain on alert for supply shocks. […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
All markets are firm suggesting that the overall trend for Nitrogen prices is upwards. The Chinese fertiliser export tax has been confirmed as in place from December 1st and higher prices have now been paid from other origins. The announcement of yet another Indian tender will also help to keep both product tight and prices […]
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court dismisses action brought against Genetic Engineering Act
Germanys Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe has dismissed as unfounded the action brought by the Land Saxony-Anhalt against the Genetic Engineering Act, ruling that the provisions for the cultivation of genetically modified crops and liability are compatible with the Basic Law, Germanys constitution. The reasons given by the judges made reference to the particular duty […]
Finance that Performs
Lely UK Ltd., the leaders in the field of grassland forage equipment, have launched their 2011 finance plans to enable farmers and contractors to take advantage of early ordering benefits. Lely believe that these latest 2011 finance plans, like their machines, lead in providing the very best in farming and cash flow requirements. Finance is […]
Gleadell Market Report
FEED WHEAT Frances Agrimer leaves its estimate of Non-EU soft wheat exports unchanged at 11.5mln/t, projected French ending stocks at the end of 2010/11 at 2.2mln/t. Ukraines 2010 grain harvest reported at 39.6mln/t, down 6.5mln/t on the year. Wheat crop is estimated at 17.2mln/t with yields falling to 2.73t/hectare from 3.09t/hectare a year ago. Ukraine […]
