Why grains prices rise and fall

October 14, 2008 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - News / Info

Increased Consumption
Consumption of grains, especially wheat, is at an all-time high. The production of grains has increased as well, though not enough to keep up with demand. For the first time in recent history, world wheat production is less than wheat consumption, which is putting upward pressure on prices. Developing countries are particularly strong drivers [...]

Decide now on emissions trading for ag, govt told

October 14, 2008 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - News / Info

Representatives of the Australian grains industry are calling on the Federal Government to make an immediate decision to exclude agriculture from its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
In a joint response to the Government’s Green Paper on the Scheme, the Grain Growers Association, GrainCorp and the Grains Council of Australia have argued that leaving a decision until [...]