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German grain, rapeseed harvests to rebound in 2017 – a bit
Deutscher Raiffeisenverband sees some crop output recovery in the major EU grower. But, citing dryness, it is less upbeat than EU officials Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Soy futures hit 2-month low, corn falls, on Brazil crop upgrades
US officials unveil far bigger-than-expected hikes to forecasts for Brazil’s corn and soybean output. Wheat futures sidestep most of the selling Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Hedge funds extend ag selling – and 'scope for more sales' in grains
Sugar bears the brunt of a turn by hedge funds more bearish on agricultural commodities. Cotton bucks the trend. Does this herald a price tumble? Source: Agri Oils Updates
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UK rapeseed sowings 'fell further than thought' – below Romania's
… says Origin Enterprises, owner of the Agrii chain, which sees far lower rapeseed seedings, but larger wheat area, than AHDB data show Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Brazil upgrades corn, soy harvests, putting both at record highs
Brazil’s Conab flags boosts from factors such as GM seed and broadly benign weather – although rain has caused some damage to the soy crop Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Good French, UK crop condition fuels hopes for EU harvest rebound
France’s soft wheat receives an elevated condition score, with UK crops faring well too. But spring barley sowings fortunes diverge Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Brazilian army steps in to get soybean exports flowing
The massive traffic jam of soybean-laden trucks heading north from Mato Grosso is being rapidly cleared, after after government action Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Peruvian fishmeal industry threatened by overfishing
Despite slashing quotas, the Peruvian government has not done enough to ensure the longterm viability of fishing in the world’s top fishmeal exporter Source: Agri Oils Updates
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High soy-to-corn price ratio 'encouraging US investment'
The relative strength of soybean prices is driving tech investment by farmers seeking to boost yields, Plant Impact boss John Brubaker says Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Hedge funds wrong-footed in ags by Trump biofuels shake-up talk
The ag rally spurred by rumours of US biofuel reforms followed the biggest sell-down by hedge funds in months. Could more buying be on the way? Source: Agri Oils Updates
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