- Last season, little wheat for consumption reached the market.
- The price differences between feed and consumption are quite large.
- What are the minimum parameters of grain for consumption?
Large price disproportions between feed and consumption
A year ago it was difficult to obtain consumption wheat. Not much of it reached the market, and this was, of course, mainly due to the rainfall that occurred during the harvest (and interrupted the harvest in almost the entire country for several or even a dozen or so days).
Last season, initially, price differences between feed and consumption wheat were small. At the beginning of the harvest, the difference in price between one category and the other was only PLN 20 – 30/t. However, as the harvest progressed and it turned out that there was little consumption, the price ranges widened. At one point, there was even a PLN 200 difference in price between consumption and feed. This year, consumption wheat is usually even PLN 80-100/t more expensive. And at low valuations, PLN 100 is 10 – 15 percent. starting price.
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What are the minimum parameters for consumption wheat?
Consumable wheat should contain at least 12.5%. protein (although there were situations when, due to the small amount of this category of goods, wheat with protein at the level of 12% was classified as consumption). The maximum humidity at which grain can be classified as consumer is 14.5%. (although there are situations when purchasing companies consider goods with a moisture content of no more than 14 percent as consumable). The minimum density is 77 kg/hl for export and 76 kg/hl for domestic values. The falling number is at least 250 seconds (220 seconds for the domestic market). It is also worth paying attention to gluten, the value of which is estimated at at least 26%. Of course, impurities are also checked and they cannot exceed 6%. (including 2 and 2% of unusable impurities).
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There are growing concerns among farmers about this year's grain yields
A PLN 100 difference in tone can significantly change the income
How much consumption will there be? This remains to be seen, because although the quality of wheat is influenced by all agricultural technology, including fertilization and protection, it is ultimately shaped by the weather, also during harvest. It often happened that one parameter was missing to qualify the grain into this category. For example, there was a lack of protein or falling. And there were seasons when consumption wheat was obtained from most plantations. There are many variables that will determine the quality of the grain. However, it is certain that everyone will care about obtaining the best possible grain quality this season. For farmers, this is of great importance, because with a price difference of PLN 100/t, the yield is, for example, 7 t/ha, and the income obtained for consumption is as much as PLN 700 higher per hectare. And in many cases this amount will determine whether we have any surplus per hectare.
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