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Lower US grain supplies good for NZ growers
6 April 2017
Lower supplies of corn and wheat grown in the United States could have a positive outcome for New Zealand’s arable growers as higher imported prices will support demand for NZ’s domestic product.
Arable farmers banking on demand spike
15 March 2017
Arable farmers are counting on dairy farmers coming back into the market with greater force this spring.
Supplement feed demand lifts old season prices
23 February 2017
Old season crop maize and barley has been selling at high prices over the past few weeks.
Bumper year for US crops confirmed
17 January 2017
The US had a bumper 2016 for corn and wheat crops with production up significantly from 2015, and stock levels high by December.
Maize stocks dwindle, survey shows
12 December 2016
Strong demand for maize grain this spring has soaked up all available supply, leaving the market very tight.
Less unsold grain left this season
17 November 2016
The estimated tonnage of unsold grain stored on-farm as at 10 October 2016 is down 15% against the same time last year across all six cereal crops, the latest Arable Industry Marketing Initiative (AIMI) survey shows.
Bumper grain crop even bigger
11 July 2016
Total world wheat production this year is even greater expected, the International Grains Council (IGC) says.
Higher maize yields make up for smaller planting area
5 July 2016
The Arable Industry Marketing Initiative (AIMI) has released its latest maize survey. The survey was completed on June 1, 2016 and shows that while estimated total tonnage for the season is the same as last year, there is a greater volume yet to be sold, which may have impacted spring planting intentions.
World wheat again in surplus
7 June 2016
Early estimates show there will once again be a surplus on the world wheat market, pushing cereal stocks to an all-time high.