17.12.2009
Australia. Feed Grain Potential for Pigs Explored
A unique grains harvest is underway to explore the potential of growing quality barley and wheat specifically for pig feed.
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EU wheat subdued on CBOT drop
Wheat prices in major western European markets were flat to lower on Tuesday, dampened by a dollar-driven fall in Chicago and sluggish export demand. Milling wheat futures in Paris continued to take their cue from the Chicago Board of Trade, where US wheat eased under pressure from abundant supplies and the dollar's rise to a 10-week high against the euro.
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Europe's soft wheat output to add an Italy in 2010
European soft wheat production will rise by the equivalent of an extra Italy next year, lifted by a switch from barley and improved yields, Strategie Grains has said in a report flagging a risk of lower prices.
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Minimum prices for sugar beet and sugar may rise in 2010
In the season of 2010, the minimum sugar price in Ukraine may rise from UAH 3,125 (EUR 269.66 USD 392.10) to UAH 4,250 a ton.
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Oil extraction plants recommended to buy sunflower seeds for UAH 3,000
According to Vice Minister of Agrarian Policy Ivan Demchak, the Ministry has recommended processing enterprises to purchase sunflower seeds for UAH 2,900-3,000 (EUR 258.87 USD 376.41) a ton.
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Grain reserve 20.9 million tons
Ukraine's agricultural enterprises (except for small-scale) dealing with the storage and processing of grain crops had 20.9 million tons grain as of December 1 (13% down on December 1, 2008), including 9.4 million tons of wheat, 4.6 million tons of barley, 4.7 million tons of corn, and 0.8 million tons of rye, the State Statistics Committee reported.
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Ukraine. Ukrzaliznytsia’s freight transport better in the last 3 months
After a very difficult period, which started in January this year and lasted until August, Ukrzaliznytsia’s freight transport results increased between September and November 2009.
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Glencore International may buy stakes in grain producers
The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has authorized Swiss company Glencore International AG to buy a number of stakes in Ukrainian grain producers, the antimonopoly committee press service reported.
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FAO examines Iran's grain production, use
In its latest report on Iran, the Food and Agricultural Organization cited a 5 million tons decrease in grain imports, 3.7 million tons of local wheat production, a stop in the growth of rice consumption, and the production of 95 percent of the meat used in the country in 2009.
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EU wheat prices mostly up
Wheat prices in major western European markets were mostly higher on Monday, supported by a soyabean-led advance in US futures. Dealers said they were also closely monitoring cold weather in France although initial indications were that it appears unlikely to cause any damage to crops.
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