New McCormick tractor sales and service outlet in Yorkshire
Parts and service support coverage for McCormick tractor users in North Yorkshire has been improved with the appointment of a new dealer based in Dishforth between Ripon and Thirsk. Frank and Barbara Wards A1 Tractors partnership runs a tractor and equipment hire fleet and has provided cost-effective workshop services and parts supply to local farmers […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
Granular and Prilled Urea prices have taken off again this week as a resemblance to the 2008 market starts to unfold Yara`s new AN price in Europe will be mirrored in the UK and new Nitrogen terms are expected to rise sharply. Large CAN prices announced in Europe have already been accepted as the Nitrate situation […]
Rotam appoints new Sales and Marketing manager
Rotam appoints new Sales and Marketing manager to deliver expanding crop protection portfolio Agrochemical manufacturer Rotam Europe has appointed Paul Savage as Sales and Marketing manager for its UK, Ireland and Scandinavian business. With an extensive knowledge of agronomy, and experience of product manufacturing, Paul will take responsibility for bringing a substantial portfolio of new […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
In the UK, the nationals have moved Nitrogen prices upwards as demand is strong and the UK requirement is likely to increase as both winter wheat and OSR acreages are set to increase… Prilled Urea prices have closed the gap on Granular as little tonnage remains unsold and prices in all markets remain firm. In […]
Sheep rustling cases on the increase
South West based insurance firm Cornish Mutual believes the high-price of lamb could lead to a marked increase in the number of claims for sheep rustling being received. Since the beginning of the year the company, which is based in Truro and has offices in Exeter, has dealt with a number of cases linked to […]
Low interest rates strengthen case for forward buying to combat rising input costs
Farmers should consider forward buying this autumn as a means of combating rising input costs as low interest rates keep the cost of borrowing money historically low. So said Dick Mason, Agricultural Policy Director at Lloyds TSB, following the announcement (9 September) that the Bank of England bank rate will remain at 0.5% for a […]
Dairy Farmers urged to think more about managing risk
82 per cent of farmers are less likely to undertake risk management strategies in the future. Dairy farmers are being called on to think carefully about plans to mitigate future risk to their businesses, following new research from Barclays. Results were surprising that more than three in four dairy farmers (82 per cent) surveyed for […]
Gleadell Market Report
The ongoing uncertainty regarding if and when the Ukraine decide to limit exports, and whether Russia will need to import grain in 2010/11 will keep the markets volatile. FEED WHEAT The Ukrainian Government has stated they will not make a decision over potential limiting of grain exports until at least October. However, due to newly […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
Granular Urea has gained further ground in Egypt this week as prices have firmed another 8 to 10/tonne. Prilled Urea prices appear to have stalled, but with the spread now 30/tonne between Granular and Prilled, either one comes down or one goes up to narrow the gap which is too large at present. GrowHow and […]
