Keeping an eye on the grain market - May 6 update

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.

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Keeping an eye on the grain market - May 6 update

With rainfall having now arrived and more forecast across Europe, the prospects for next season are set to improve and wheat markets are coming under pressure. Next week will see the publication...

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