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Funds’ #wheat buying spree continues. For the first time since 2022, funds have flipped net long CBOT wheat. Despite sustained buying, the market response has been muted, likely reflecting steady farmer selling into strength. If that flow changes, the balance may shift. #oatt #sizovreport

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Wheat fell as rains forecast for this week in the US Plains should help to alleviate drought conditions that have stressed fields bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Outclassed, outfought and out-thought, the challenge now for Leicester is to ensure there is a response. For Bordeaux, it might only be Toulouse who can stand between them and a historic European and domestic double. digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk/data/2394/read…

This was me on my BMX going down Hannstown hill today to pick up a pack of crumpets from the Spar on Shaw's rd , Holding a newspaper, Be warned it's not for the faint of heart,buckle up

Hedge funds have turned net bullish on wheat for the first time in nearly four years, betting on higher prices driven by dry weather in the US and a shortage of fertilizer and fuel arising from the war in the Middle East bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Risk up. Grains down. 📉🌾 Ceasefire hopes are pricing out the geopolitical risk premium this morning. But Hormuz stays closed and Crude is above $110. This week: PCE (Thu), WASDE (Thu), CPI Fri (+3.4% exp). Corn Belt planting underway. Watch Crude. Watch inflation. #AgMarkets

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Tanner is not impressed. “Put claret in the fridge? I think we’re going to struggle to get [customers] to take it off the Aga.” digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk/data/2387/read…

In the last financial year, the Treasury raised £331bn in income tax : the state also spent £333bn on welfare. digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk/data/2387/read…

Müller has cut the price paid per litre from 35.5p to 34.5p at the start of February, while dairy manufacturer First Milk also cut its price by 2p per litre to 30.25p. digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk/data/2387/read…

Markets closed for Easter break 🐣

Marmite was founded in Burton-on-Trent in 1902, utilising leftover yeast from a local brewery, while Colman’s started in Norwich in 1814. digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk/data/2391/read…

Markets were firmer despite a mostly neutral USDA Report but acreages of wheat & soya fell short of expectation

🌽Remarkable to compare expectations and outcomes for U.S. corn acres, March 2025 versus March 2026. Almost a straight copy+paste in all columns.....

Do you want another one? 🐯🔥 Leicester Tigers are delighted to announce the signing of Mako Vunipola.  The experienced loosehead brings a wealth of pedigree as a former England international and British & Irish Lion, appearing in nine tests across three series. 💪 Welcome to the Tigers family Mako 💚 #LeicesterTigers #NewSigning

Trump announces biofuel, DEF changes at White House event attended by John Deere, AGCO, Farm Bureau agtechnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…