Opinion: few winners from wheat-sowing slump
The fall in US winter wheat plantings isn't enough to brighten hopes for the grain's price. But it is enough to cast a pall over corn and soybeans
Opinion: why wheat needs a champion
Corn has grown demand, price and output, thanks to US help. But wheat is one of the few commodities even emerging states don't want
Feature: grain revolution knocks at CBH's door
Market liberalisation has sparked big changes among Australia's big grain handlers - bar one. Will 2010 see CBH Group join the revamp wave?
Opinion: Ukraine farmers' export hopes too high
In theory, Ukraine has enough grain to keep exports up, despite a weaker harvest. In practice, farmers will have to settle for less, for two reasons
Opinion: Fonterra looks headed for flotation
The dairy giant's shake-up looks more like work in progress than an end in itself, now its financial details are clearer. By Mike Verdin
Opinion: PotashCorp bets high again
And the fertilizer giant can pretty much guarantee that its wishes will come true this time - if it wants too. By Mike Verdin
Opinion: CF boss hasn't earned his spurs yet
Stephen Wilson has made good progress in his drive to secure rival fertilizer group Terra. But he hasn't yet proved himself as a dealmaker