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Across parts of the UK, new crop rapeseed planting is underway. Strong prices for new crop (Nov-22) rapeseed could well incentivise an increase in area, from the multiyear low seen for harvest 2021. Of course, much of the decision to plant rapeseed will be cost led, with the challenge of “managing” pests significant.
Prices for rapeseed are currently very strong for the time of year. At yesterday’s close, Paris rapeseed futures (Nov-22) hit £409.09/t, some £44.59/t ahead of the highest price for this point in the season over the last decade.
With prices so firm, the question of whether now is a good time to lock in the rapeseed price support will be key for many. The decision to sell is multi-faceted, and boils down to storage, budgeted yield, cash flow constraints and importantly the cost to produce the crop.
Some of these factors are arguably more challenging to determine for OSR. The significant crop losses experienced by many over the past few seasons are difficult to factor into a budget.
Furthermore, Canola is still suffering in the Canadian heat. Although the 14-day outlook does show some much-needed rain, this is potentially too late for some crops. These old crop drivers will likely continue to support rapeseed in the short to medium-term. Looking beyond that, we need to consider the Southern Hemisphere; how big will the Australian canola crop be?
We also need to consider the wider oilseed complex; sunflower production is expected to increase in 2021/22. Soyabean and vegetable oil prices also need watching closely. Keep an eye on our weekly market report for more information on oilseed market drivers.
For information on price direction for crops too, make sure to subscribe to Grain Market Daily’s and Market Report from our team.
Prices for rapeseed are currently very strong for the time of year. At yesterday’s close, Paris rapeseed futures (Nov-22) hit £409.09/t, some £44.59/t ahead of the highest price for this point in the season over the last decade.
With prices so firm, the question of whether now is a good time to lock in the rapeseed price support will be key for many. The decision to sell is multi-faceted, and boils down to storage, budgeted yield, cash flow constraints and importantly the cost to produce the crop.
Some of these factors are arguably more challenging to determine for OSR. The significant crop losses experienced by many over the past few seasons are difficult to factor into a budget.
Where next for rapeseed prices?
This season (2021/22) looks set to be a tight one. EU rapeseed crops are challenged. Today Germany’s association of farm cooperatives trimmed its outlook for production by a further 170Kt, to 3.51Mt.Furthermore, Canola is still suffering in the Canadian heat. Although the 14-day outlook does show some much-needed rain, this is potentially too late for some crops. These old crop drivers will likely continue to support rapeseed in the short to medium-term. Looking beyond that, we need to consider the Southern Hemisphere; how big will the Australian canola crop be?
We also need to consider the wider oilseed complex; sunflower production is expected to increase in 2021/22. Soyabean and vegetable oil prices also need watching closely. Keep an eye on our weekly market report for more information on oilseed market drivers.
For information on price direction for crops too, make sure to subscribe to Grain Market Daily’s and Market Report from our team.