by Robin Twizell

RMD Agriculture

WHEAT prices have improved elsewhere in the country as a weaker pound and stronger world wheat markets have improved our export values. It should be remembered that we were too expensive to export any wheats, so it is more the export market meeting our values than export markets improving our values.

Barley prices have improved as intervention values have improved.

Oilseed prices fell after US figures last Friday were considered bearish for soya products. UK values would have fallen further if they had not been helped by currency movements.

Thursday's prices

Kenneth Wilson, Thorpe Arch. - Wheat: Jan £59; Feb £60; Mar £61. Barley: Jan £60; Feb £61; Mar £62. Oilseed rape: Jan £176; Feb £177; Mar £178.

GrainCo, Tyne Dock. - Wheat: Jan £60; Feb £60.50; Mar £61. Barley: Jan £63; Feb £63.50; Mar £64. Oilseed rape: Jan £176; Feb £177; Mar £178.