Dossier
grain industry
Coverage of grain industry in the Nexus archive.
- Wheat Drops on Lack of Chinese Confirmation of Grain Purchases
Wheat prices have dropped due to a lack of confirmation from China regarding grain purchases. The uncertainty surrounding Chinese grain imports has led to market instability. Wheat markets are closely watching for any signs of Chinese buying activity.
- Mouse plague hits WA grain farmers as numbers surge in SA: ‘You literally can’t get away from them’
Mouse numbers in Western Australia have reached plague levels, with reports of up to 4,000 burrows per hectare, while South Australia also experiences surges. CSIRO researcher Steve Henry warns that over 800 mice per hectare constitutes a plague, prompting high alert among grain growers.