66,000t of barley heads for Saudi Arabia in UK’s largest export
Believed to be the largest shipment of barley loaded out of the UK, the Panamax-class vessel m/v Great Dragon 9 sailed for Saudi Arabia on the 2nd December with an expected passage time of 21 days via the Suez Canal. Using over 250 farmer and merchant suppliers, intake by road peaked at 8500t per […]
Feeding in volatile dairy markets
Dairy farmers will soon discover that 2015 will be a challenging year to maintain profitability, according to one industry expert. 2014 was a year characterized by both record high and low milk prices. The milk price in both the EURO and the US Dollar are converging and this could have an impact on exports from […]
EHL Ingredients gallops in with new range of horse feed
EHL Ingredients, a leading importer, blender and packer of natural and organic ingredients from around the world, is entering the animal feed sector with the launch of a ten-strong range of garlic, mint and mixed herbs products for the equine market, including a premium organic range of ingredients for racing horses and thoroughbreds. Available now […]
Feed market – Spot Soya remains firm, forward buying remains the answer
Strong global demand has kept Hipro Soya prices relatively firm over the last year. It is advisable to take away the risk of the spot market by buying a percentage of what you need 3 to 6 months in advance of delivery. Many of our customers have already covered a decent percentage of what they […]
HGCA leads £1.5m investment into feed research
HGCA is contributing £650k to the research, which aims to benefit growers and feed processors by examining the effects of feed quality on animal performance and developing quicker tests for nutritional quality. Additional funding has been secured from government and industry sources. Dr Martin Grantley-Smith, HGCA Head of Business Development, said: “HGCA is investing in […]
