Wheat markets for harvest 2007 were extremely volatile as world stocks fell, demand rose (including new uses, eg biofuels) and CAP reform continued. In the UK, poor weather compounded matters with reduced yields and lower quality crops - a particular problem for the milling wheat market.

If you missed our Milling Wheat Conference in Cambridge last week, video and audio podcasts of the event will be available online here from Monday 3rd March for two weeks only.

Farmers considering milling wheat markets have to address increasingly stringent assurance and buyer requirements, and
need to comply with recent legislation on mycotoxins.

Best Practice in Milling Wheat involves the
following steps ...

This 'signposts' site aims to provide farmers with an update on producing and marketing this specialist crop. It focuses on key areas where there has been significant change in recent years, for example new varieties, pest or disease threats, or legislation. It also highlights where research has provided new solutions. References are given to the wide range of publications and websites, produced by HGCA, nabim and others, where further information can be found.

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