Monday Market Briefing

Stock markets, Oil prices, and french spring crop drilling are all factors in this week’s market briefing.

Old crop Group 1 Milling Wheat demand

Our traders explain how cheap German ‘A’ Milling wheat imports are placing a cap on UK Group 1 milling values.

Grain MarketingBartholomewsMarch 4, 2020German wheat, Milling Wheat, UK Exports

Coronavirus unsettles UK markets - what does it mean for grain?

Coronavirus has shaken markets globally, pulling the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 down over 8% in a week. But what does this mean for UK grain markets?

Grain MarketingBartholomewsMarch 2, 2020coronavirus, Grain trading, UK Exports

Alternative spring sown options

We’ve put together a handy guide with pointers as to what spring sown options are available after a wet winter.

Seed, AgronomyBartholomewsFebruary 28, 2020Phacelia, Vetch, Mustard, Radish, Berseem Clover, Buckwheat, Westerwolds, Countryside stewarship, AB1, AB8, AB9, Forage, Silage, Maize, Lucerne

New feed additive supports immune and respiratory systems

Pulmatop from Cargill is now supplied by Bartholomews.

Livestock, FeedBartholomewsFebruary 25, 2020Pulmatop, Feed additive

Closure of Hovis Southampton has increased Milling Wheat Premiums

With the closure of Ranks Hovis Southampton, Martin Perry looks at the subsequent premium following this change in the marketplace.

Grain MarketingBartholomewsFebruary 21, 2020Milling Wheat, Hovis, Premium, Grain trading

2020 Bartholomews events

See our events list for 2020. We’ll be updating this throughout the year as we confirm dates.

BartholomewsFebruary 19, 2020

What is the relative value of New Crop Milling Wheat?

Martin Perry, Senior Trader at Bartholomews, looks into the wider European markets and how pricing impacts closer to home than most expect.

Grain Marketing, Market UpdateBartholomewsFebruary 14, 2020Milling Wheat, Grain Marketing, New crop, Millers

Maize variety selection

Start as you mean to go on. Putting yourself in the best place possible with the best variety can help you grow a better crop for your ultimate goals. Our seed and feed experts provide detailed benefits of the deeper considerations when growing maize.

Seed, Feed, AgronomyBartholomewsFebruary 7, 2020Maize, variety, site selection, undersowing, Starch

Market Update - February 2020

Global market updates for February 2020, including Grain Marketing, Fertiliser, and Feed.

Grain Marketing, Fertiliser, FeedBartholomewsFebruary 4, 2020coronavirus, Old crop, Currency

Nitrogen, Sulphur, and tissue testing

Andrew Stilwell from our agronomy team provides his knowledge on critical crop testing to benefit your crops this season.

Agronomy, Fertiliser, GuideBartholomewsJanuary 23, 2020Nitrogen, sulphur, Tissue testing, micronutrients

Silage additives this spring

With spring on the horizon, now is a good time to be thinking about silage additives for grass! Bartholomews work closely with Pioneer and can offer trial tested solutions.

Feed, LivestockBartholomewsJanuary 22, 2020Silage, Feed, Lactic acid, Protein, Homofermenters, Hetrofermenters, Pioneer, Fermentation

Managing a backward crop

A common challenge this season will be backward crops. Our crop protection experts provide their thoughts on what can be done to make the most of the situation

Agronomy, Crop ProtectionBartholomewsJanuary 10, 2020Crop Protection, BYDV, IPM, PGR, Septoria, Rust, T0, Aphicide

Maize seed prices released for 2020

Bartholomews have released 2020 prices for Maize seed. Find out more about the choices available to you.

SeedBartholomewsDecember 3, 2019Maize, Mesurol, Sonido, CWD

NRoSO training days are underway - Issues, Ions, Ideas

The VI roadshow has started again for 2019/20, with this year’s course tital Issues, Ions, Ideas. Find out more about the course and how to book your space.

Market update - September

Global markets were shaken by the immediate aftermath of the Saudi oil plant attack. Our traders provide their thoughts on the markets this month.

Market Update, Fertiliser, FeedBartholomewsSeptember 17, 2019Natural gas, Protein, Rapemeal, Oil

Bartholomews launch Click & Collect

With the imminent move to our state-of-the-art facility at Chichester Food Park, we’ve taken steps to make our physical shopping and purchasing easier than ever for orders over £50+VAT.

BartholomewsBartholomewsSeptember 16, 2019Click & Collect

Maximising starch feeds on farm this winter

A hard year for Maize growers across the US and Baltic regions has put additional pressure on silage for the winter months. Our experts take a look at the biological and financial side of maintaining a good silage.

FeedBartholomewsSeptember 11, 2019Starch, Maize, Silage, Sugar, Dry Matter, Inoculant