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FEATURE

Stern message
from down under
by Arvin Donley

T

he consensus of market experts at the annual Australian Grains Industry Conference (AGIC) was that the combination of growing demand, drought-impacted supplies and the global credit crunch will cause grain prices to remain volatile over at least the next 18 months. More than 700 delegates attended the conference at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia, and they heard a common theme from the speakers: the current drought in the United States on the back of crop failures in Argentina and Brazil has driven global grain prices to record levels, giving the Australian industry the opportunity to capitalize on its excellent 2012 crop. In their presentations, Graham Hodges, deputy chief executive officer of Andrea-Noris Zahn AG, and Alex Duncan of the U.S.-based firm McDonald Pelz Global Commodities, both forecast short-term uncertainty in the global grains market despite a strong outlook in the long term thanks to a growing population of middle class consumers in developing countries. Delegates to AGIC included 60 international visitors from countries including the U.S., Canada, Vietnam, India, Singapore, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, France and Indonesia. Attendees included all levels of the grains industry supply chain, from production to logistics to marketing. AGIC
(Above) Alex Duncan, McDonald Pelz Global Communities, speaks at the AGIC. Photo courtesy of the AGIC.
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With food security hanging in the balance, grain-based biofuels can no longer be part of the equation, says speaker at AGIC
is hosted by the Australian Oilseeds Federation, Grain Trade Australia and Pulse Australia. Presentations from the conference are available at www.ausgrainsconf.com. Conference organizer Rosemary Richards said the program was aimed at generating debate among key industry figures and facilitating new trade and investment opportunities for the industry. FEEDING THE WORLD Given the current drought situation in North America and other parts of the world, delegates listened with great interest to Duncan’s presentation: “Can the World Produce Enough Food?” “The short answer to the question — Can we feed ourselves over the next 30 to 50 years? — is yes,” Duncan said. To analyze this issue, Duncan used a “Food Security
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From the Editor-in-chief - Globalization, integration drives new growth
Calendar of Events
International Grain Trading Conference
News review - GrainCorp Oils established through major acquisitions
Australian wheat quality improved from last year
The Andersons opens grain elevator in Nebraska
IGC lowers world wheat crop forecast
The Andersons earnings drop on ethanol loss
Japanese MAFF-tender wheat loaded at Kwinana
Sodrugestvo combines Brazilian operations into Alianca
Glencore earnings decline 8% in first half of 2012
Canadian wheat output up 7% from 2011
Brazil’s grain harvest to reach record 165.9 million tonnes
Cargill’s Santarém port terminal gets operating permit
Wheat marketing monopoly ends in Western Canada
Richardson, CWB sign grain handling agreement
ADM appoints Werpy vice-president, R&D
CHS acquires Brazilian grain company Atman
ADM purchases port in northern Brazil
FAO lowers global rice forecast
Grain Market Review - Drought pushes prices higher
Country Focus - Focus on Morocco
Feature - Growing by leaps and bounds
Feature - Miller expanding in East Africa
Feature - Consistent growth
Feature - Milling education review
Feature - Latest milling technology
Feature - Small increases in whole wheat flour output
Milling Operations - Implementing a HACCP plan
Feature - New umbrella event
Feature - Changes at Cigi
Feature - The future of feed
Feed Operations - Speed reduction drives
Feature - Global bioengineered plantings up 8%
Feature - Stern message from down under
Feature - IAOM districts to meet
Feature - Is relief on the way?
Supplier News
Product Showcase
Reader Information Form International Faxback Program
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World Grain - September 2012 - From the Editor-in-chief - Globalization, integration drives new growth
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World Grain - September 2012 - International Grain Trading Conference
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World Grain - September 2012 - Australian wheat quality improved from last year
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World Grain - September 2012 - IGC lowers world wheat crop forecast
World Grain - September 2012 - The Andersons earnings drop on ethanol loss
World Grain - September 2012 - Sodrugestvo combines Brazilian operations into Alianca
World Grain - September 2012 - Canadian wheat output up 7% from 2011
World Grain - September 2012 - Cargill’s Santarém port terminal gets operating permit
World Grain - September 2012 - Richardson, CWB sign grain handling agreement
World Grain - September 2012 - CHS acquires Brazilian grain company Atman
World Grain - September 2012 - FAO lowers global rice forecast
World Grain - September 2012 - Grain Market Review - Drought pushes prices higher
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World Grain - September 2012 - Country Focus - Focus on Morocco
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - Growing by leaps and bounds
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - Small increases in whole wheat flour output
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World Grain - September 2012 - Milling Operations - Implementing a HACCP plan
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - New umbrella event
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - Changes at Cigi
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - The future of feed
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feed Operations - Speed reduction drives
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - Global bioengineered plantings up 8%
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - Stern message from down under
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - IAOM districts to meet
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World Grain - September 2012 - Feature - Is relief on the way?
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