by Robin Twizell

RMD Agriculture

CEREAL prices have remained unchanged, with a combination of farmer reluctance to sell at current levels and no news to improve values.

Oilseed prices have drifted off a little, despite a US report that reduced their projected soya harvest. Some traders think the US report might have overdone yield reductions and, with good weather predicted, the yield could improve.

Thursday's prices

Grainfarmers, Thorp Arch. - Wheat: Sept £58; Oct £59; Nov £59.50. Barley: Sept £60; Oct £61; Nov £62. Oilseed rape: Sept £137; Oct £140; Nov £142.

GrainCo, Tyne Dock. - Wheat: Sept £59; Oct £60; Nov £61. Barley: Sept £61; Oct £62; Nov £63. Oilseed rape: Sept £137; Oct £140; Nov £141.