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IGC cuts hopes for wheat stocks to four-year low 24 May 2012
The IGC slashes its forecast for world wheat stocks at the end of 2012-13 by 15m tonnes, with exporting countries shouldering much of the downgrade |
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Alpcot land sales to see slow progress for now 24 May 2012
The group restates plans to focus its Ukraine landbank on the west, with its "more reliable weather", but cautions over imminent disposals |
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Morning markets: cotton, soybeans lead rebound in ag prices 24 May 2012
Broader markets wake up in a better mood, as bargain hunters step in. Some of the hardest hit ags enjoy the firmer recoveries, while corn lags |
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Doubts over export snags help corn resist sell-off 23 May 2012
Most ag commodities fall, sapped by revived macroeconomic fears. But corn futures stand firm, as talk of export cancellations goes unconfirmed |
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Evening markets: ags tumble as Greek fears inspire 'panic' 23 May 2012
Risk assets in general suffer amid heightened fears for a Greek exit from the euro, against a backdrop of a weaker China. Some ags record heavy losses |
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Wheat price rally raises doubt over Aussie exports 23 May 2012
The rally has allowed US corn "to price competitively" into feed in Asia, curbing Australia's changes of meeting lofty hopes for wheat exports |
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Morning markets: dollar rise saps cotton, sugar, soybeans... 23 May 2012
The greenback hits its highest since September 2010, fulled in particular by gains against currencies of crop exporters such as Brazil and India... |
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'Too early' to panic over Russian grains - SovEcon 22 May 2012
SovEcon says that while dryness means there are "concerns for crops everywhere" in Russia, there is still time for yields to repair. Wheat prices fall |
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Evening markets: rain, macro fears, sink grains, cotton, soy 22 May 2012
Forecasts for much-needed rain in Russia and the US sends wheat tumbling, and corn nearly limit-down. Cotton actually does fall the daily maximum... |
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GrainCorp lifts profits hopes as exports soar 22 May 2012
Shares in the Australian grain handler jump to a four-year high after it unveils better-than-expected results and lifts its earnings guidance |
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US corn's strong start reopens debate over yield 22 May 2012
US corn boosts hopes of a bumper yield by beginning the growing season in its best shape since 2007. But farm officials acknowledge weather risks |
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Morning markets: wheat rally stalls but corn plays catch-up 22 May 2012
Wheat futures stand lower, awaiting further weather news, but offered some support by the Kansas crop's deterioration. Corn and soy show small gains |
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