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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.

The Basics of Wheat

  • This Explainer will help you understand the key fundamentals and market drivers in wheat. 
  • A lot of this information has been covered in previous, longer articles, which are linked throughout. 
  • If there’s anything wheat-related you’d like to learn about in 2022, please contact will@czapp.com.  

Jolyon Hobby

2 years ago

5 min read

Looking Beyond the Record-Breaking Wheat Market of 2021

  • 2021 saw record high wheat prices in some regions.
  • Equities, energies, metals, and inflation all climbed as well.
  • One could be forgiven for assuming that these highs will continue in 2022, but caution is advised.

Jolyon Hobby

2 years ago

5 min read

The Future of the Wheat Industry

  • Extraordinary times lead to significant changes.
  • Recent years have provoked huge transformations in attitudes towards life.
  • How may the future landscape look different for wheat?

Jolyon Hobby

2 years ago

4 min read

High Fertiliser Prices and the Wheat Industry

  • Fertiliser prices have been driven to incredibly high levels in 2021.
  • Are production plants mothballed, or closed for good?
  • Here, we look at how wheat and fertiliser may fare in 2022.

Jolyon Hobby

2 years ago

3 min read

Pricing Wheat in Volatile Times

  • Whether you’re a producer seller or a processor buyer, it’s important to know your pricing options.
  • Volatile seasons make timing critical for setting prices.
  • Extraordinary market moves call for calm decision making.

Jolyon Hobby

2 years ago

4 min read

Why Are Wheat Prices So High?

  • Wheat prices across the globe are either at or approaching record highs.
  • Are these heights driven by supply, demand, stocks, a combination, or something else?
  • Understanding the major factors will help the decisions ahead.

Jolyon Hobby

2 years ago

3 min read

Wheat Highs, Exporters, Importers, and a Changing Market

  • Global wheat prices are higher than we’ve seen for around 10 years. 
  • Import and export dynamics have changed during this period. 
  • Here, we discuss how this might influence the market going forward.  

Jolyon Hobby

3 years ago

3 min read

Wheat Production Alongside the Climate Drive

  • COP26 will commence on the 31st October and run until the 12th November.
  • Many industries are aware of the drive to reduce carbon emissions on our planet.
  • Considering the potential impact on wheat production generates some interesting thoughts. 

Jolyon Hobby

3 years ago

3 min read

The Farmer’s Wheat Contract: Protection and Pitfalls

  • When selling wheat, it’s important to understand your obligations and rights where your contract is concerned.
  • By getting the basics right, you can save all parties a lot of hassle.
  • Here, we explain how you can avoid disputes and disappointments with your buyer.

Jolyon Hobby

3 years ago

4 min read

Bulls or Bears: Does the WASDE Say Which Will Drive Wheat Prices?

  • The wheat markets eased off recently since the Northern Hemisphere harvest rally began. 
  • Weather delays and subsequent quality and quantity concerns fuelled the rally.
  • Will the rally resume, or do the WASDE numbers suggest the rally was short-lived?

Jolyon Hobby

3 years ago

3 min read

Price Spread Movement Between Different Types of Wheat

  • Different types of wheat often have unrelated end uses.
  • Prices can therefore vary widely from one type of wheat to another.
  • Understanding what drives the wild price movements can steer proactive business decision.

Jolyon Hobby

3 years ago

4 min read

Wheat: COVID, Climate, Corn and China

  • Harvests are underway in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Global prices are relatively high with reasonable stock levels on the horizon.
  • However, weather disruption is playing its part…great fuel for any bull.

Jolyon Hobby

3 years ago

4 min read