Prices & Trends

British oilseed prices continue to be supported by a global market that expects demand to outstrip supply

Producers were still losing money despite recent price rises

Green energy certificates were ‘closing the loop’ on renewable electricity produced by Arla farmers, boosting the price farmers receive for their power and helping the cooperative to reduce its carbon footprint.

The processor said it was seeing a recovery in foodservice and wholesale customer sales as the UK opens back up

Analyst SovEcon is upbeat in its predictions for Ukraine wheat in 2021/22. Its latest wheat production estimate is now at 28.6 million tonnes, which will be a new record if realised.

The dairy said it reflected a more positive market and lower than expected volumes

The cooperative has announced a price increase of 0.5ppl from June 1

There is increased interest in buying land for environmental projects

The bulk of the weekly price gains are related to positive offshore developments, as markets look to potential weather issues in the Americas.

Crop condition across Europe and the Black Sea will be a key focus as crops enter key production phases.