by Robin Twizell

RMD Agriculture

WHEAT prices have remained in a narrow range because any interest from local consumers is soon booked as merchants buy in their Scottish sales to release local wheat.

Oilseed prices have risen a little on both old and new crop as crop estimates in South America are reduced and North America is heading for a warm dry spell.

Thursday's prices

Grainfarmers, Thorp Arch. - Wheat: May £95; June £96; July £97. Barley: May £80; June £81; July £82. Oilseed rape: May £199; June £200; July no price.

GrainCo, Tyne Dock. - Wheat: May £96; June £97; July £98. Barley: May £80; June £81; July £70. Oilseed rape: May £200; June £201; July £160.