Oilseed Rape
After looking to hit 600 euros on the November Matif 2 weeks ago, the market has leapt again briefly hitting 650 euros yesterday. November Matif is looking to get technical as crushers are looking to take delivery of the physical seed and sellers may not be able to tender.
However. it all means a heady mix and prices sit comfortably between £520 and £540 ex farm. Crushers however are reluctant buyers, as margins are now eroded to an extent that new business is barely profitable.
New crop prices are also higher, but sit at £100 below this season's levels. UK plantings are estimated at over 20% up, but we should still have a significant import requirement.
Oats
Oat export prices are improving as shortfalls in Finland and Canada become apparent. UK growers may have to wait for the millers to catch up with their buying ideas.
Beans
Some feed export business is in place for November onwards which is aided by weaker sterling. Prices are approaching £230 ex farm in many areas. Human consumption markets remain on the sidelines.
Regards,
Owen
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