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.

Recent Concerns for Wheat and Global Food Security

  • International norms of the past no longer seem to apply.
  • Wheat’s potential to be part of an attempt at political restructure.
  • Two countries with the biggest potential influence over the global wheat market.

Jolyon Hobby

12 months ago

3 min read

Wheat – The Uncertainties for 2023

  • Despite a crazy 2022 now confined to history, 2023 is full of uncertainties
  • Russia’s war remains a major focus
  • Some large plantings for 2023, but the weather is unpredictable

Jolyon Hobby

1 year ago

3 min read

The Basics of Wheat Part 2

  • The fundamentals of the global wheat markets.
  • Where they are and how they function.
  • How they facilitate the physical wheat trade.

Jolyon Hobby

1 year ago

6 min read

The Basics of Wheat Part 1

  • Understanding the basics of wheat.
  • What different types are grown around the world?
  • Who are the major producers and users?

Jolyon Hobby

1 year ago

5 min read

Wheat Bulls or Bears for Christmas?

  • The final days of the calendar year may see some interesting market moves
  • Volume and position squaring have potential to impact
  • The prospects for an extraordinary end to an extraordinary year!

Jolyon Hobby

1 year ago

3 min read

The Wheat Market – Ultimate Stability

  • An extraordinary year but wheat markets look more stable for the year end.
  • The Black Sea Grain corridor extended.
  • Harvest 2023 may be reason for optimism.

Jolyon Hobby

1 year ago

3 min read