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France optimism revives EU rapeseed harvest hopes
Strategie Grains lifts its forecast for the EU rapeseed harvest thanks to an upgrade for France – where Terres Inovia foresees a record yield Source: Agri Oils Updates
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'Solid gains' for durum prices, as heat and hail hurt Canada's crop
The rating of durum in Saskatchewan, responsible for 80% of Canada’s output, hits a multi-year low – with canola, spring wheat struggling too Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Black grass battle shrinks UK wheat area, but lifts spring barley
UK wheat sowings fall to one of the lowest in recent history, while spring barley area soars, reflecting measures to control the weed Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Hedge funds buy grains at record pace, as weather woes threaten crops
… but the extent of the buying is so big it spurs ideas that funds may now turn to selling instead. In softs, speculators are record bearish Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Bunge Q2 profit warning re-opens takeover speculation
Bunge’s warning that Q2 earnings will be lower than expected has reignited speculation that the company remains a Glencore takeover target Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Hedge funds' preference for grains over softs 'has gone far enough'
Speculators’ may, in building bullish bets on grains, have left the complex open for selling. But in softs, buyers may hold an opportunity Source: Agri Oils Updates
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US crop setbacks spark revival in soybean, cotton prices
Weather extremes have taken a far bigger toll on US soy than thought, with cotton crop deteriorating unusually quickly, But grain prices ease Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Analysts wrong-footed by tumble in corn prices – but not in soy, wheat
Leading commentators had Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Hedge funds 'aggressive' buyers in grains – and 'more to come'
… in corn and soy, some say, in which funds remain net short as US weather fears are growing. Funds are now more short in softs than grains Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Brazil's soy output and exports set to fall after current year records
A local US report marks Brazil’s 2017-18 soybean crop area and export potential down from the official USDA figures Source: Agri Oils Updates
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