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Analyst Insights Jolyon Hobby

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Jolyon Hobby

Brought up on a mixed arable and dairy farm in Wiltshire I was destined to work in the agriculture and associated industries.
I studied a BSc Hons in Agriculture and Land Management.
I was a farmer for 3 years post degree, before turning my attention to a fascination in markets and began a career in the UK grain trade.
Following 20 years of trading with 13 years running my own trading business, with an associated transport company, I left the physical grain trade.
Over the last 8 years I have pursued interests in the agri-food supply chain, focusing on the impact of commodities and their price volatility together with transport logistics on the food chain.
I currently write about the World wheat markets as well as providing support to businesses from farm to retailer. Assisting in their quest to manage margin impacted by commodity volatility and transport logistics.

Despite Weather, War and Chinese Demand, Wheat Bear Market Persists

  • Too much rain in Northwest Europe is just as much of a problem as too little rain in Argentina and Australia.
  • The Ukrainian Black Sea humanitarian grain corridor faces ups and downs.
  • China, the largest wheat stockholder, continues to import significant volumes.

Jolyon Hobby

6 months ago

3 min read

Wheat Prices Face A Growing Problem In 2024

  • World ending stocks forecast at their lowest in years.
  • Wheat prices slide along contract lows.
  • Ukraine’s grain corridor making small gains.

Jolyon Hobby

7 months ago

3 min read

Northern Hemisphere Wheat Harvests Continue

  • Reductions in production in China and India remain a concern.
  • Both will be major wheat importers in the coming months.
  • Wet weather has reduced the amount of quality bread-making wheat available.

Jolyon Hobby

8 months ago

4 min read

Wheat – Managing Price Risk, the Challenges for Success!

  • Global wheat price volatility remains scarily high.
  • The risks associated with wheat price volatility can be huge.
  • Making the best decisions for your individual business can be critical for success.

Jolyon Hobby

9 months ago

4 min read