| The presentations at GlobalGrain2007 predicted an 07/08 campaign of tight grain supplies and increased prices but perhaps not to “never- seen- before” levels. |  |
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The presentations at GlobalGrain2008 will highlight predictions for the 08/09 campaign as well as keeping delegates abreast of influences on the grain market and other topics of interest. |
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World grain outlook for 08/09 | |
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European export surpluses and where the demand will be | |
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Freight market predictions for 08/09 | |
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Economic and government influences for grain production in Eastern Europe | |
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Legal issues- how to avoid trouble | |
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The “non- grain” influences in the market and how to deal with them | |
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The service industry and their role for healthy grain trading
(Collateral management, credit, weather, documentation, inspection) |
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The futures market- a panel discussion | |
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A panel involving the CME, a leading agricultural bank, a commodity fund and the agricultural industry (producer and consumer) will discuss the situation and how best to find solutions to reinstate a hedging mechanism that works. | |