Thanks Charlie
I agree with what you say about former Soviet block countries. But when and if they sort out their logistics they will want DOLLARS for their commodities.
The lower the price the more tonnes will come.
The more tonnes they send the lower the price, so they send even more tonnes.
Futures options etc. can't solve this one can they?
Could a minimum price?
I also agree subsidies do nothing help. As you rightly say they are swallowed up
in higher prices all round.
The agro-chem boys know how to fix a price, like cowman said, a price which gives both parties a profit.
They just add on our subsidy as part of our income and charge accordingly.
Now I know you guys say a fair price is what two parties agree on the day, but why can't we fix a price like the chemical companies which gives both parties a profit!!
If the perception of poor weather is enough to make markets rise, we must be selling too cheap!!
Our customers want a guarenteed supply thats why prices are rising.
Lets try to give them what they want,and charge a PRICE like the chemical companies for this service.
Remember without our products our customers will not have a business let alone a profit.
Hence the perception of poor weather sends your market spiraling.
I'm not suggesting we hold them to ransom just charge a "cowman" price where both parties prosper.
Why do farmers find this so difficult??
Regards Ian
I agree with what you say about former Soviet block countries. But when and if they sort out their logistics they will want DOLLARS for their commodities.
The lower the price the more tonnes will come.
The more tonnes they send the lower the price, so they send even more tonnes.
Futures options etc. can't solve this one can they?
Could a minimum price?
I also agree subsidies do nothing help. As you rightly say they are swallowed up
in higher prices all round.
The agro-chem boys know how to fix a price, like cowman said, a price which gives both parties a profit.
They just add on our subsidy as part of our income and charge accordingly.
Now I know you guys say a fair price is what two parties agree on the day, but why can't we fix a price like the chemical companies which gives both parties a profit!!
If the perception of poor weather is enough to make markets rise, we must be selling too cheap!!
Our customers want a guarenteed supply thats why prices are rising.
Lets try to give them what they want,and charge a PRICE like the chemical companies for this service.
Remember without our products our customers will not have a business let alone a profit.
Hence the perception of poor weather sends your market spiraling.
I'm not suggesting we hold them to ransom just charge a "cowman" price where both parties prosper.
Why do farmers find this so difficult??
Regards Ian
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