by Robin Twizell

RMD Agriculture

WHEAT markets have been under pressure over the last week, following lower French markets. This is because of slow export sales and serious competition from other sources of wheat.

Oilseed rape prices have remained unchanged despite a much lower Australian harvest.

Thursday's prices

Kenneth Wilson, Thorpe Arch. - Wheat: Oct £57; Nov £57; Dec £58. Barley: Oct £59; Nov £60; Dec £61. Oilseed rape: Oct £155; Nov £155; Dec £156.

GrainCo, Tyne Dock. - Wheat: Oct £58; Nov £58.50; Dec £59. Barley: Oct £59; Nov £59; Dec £60. Oilseed rape: Oct £155; Nov £156; Dec £157.