The evolution of markets at the origin of the main agricultural products in recent days shows a disparate evolution. On one side are cereals and olive oil, which maintain a clearly bassist trend; There were also cuts during the past week in the case of eggs, which were at historical levels. In the other, that of the climbs, are the almonds, the beef and sheep beef, with a bullish trend, due to the confluence of different factors.
The most worrying case is that of cereals, just when it is about to start the harvest in the early areas. last week new cuts were recorded, especially in the case of soft wheat, the one for feed and barley. This is because the supply is higher than the demand, and the abundant import merchandise at low prices for the evolution of the international market and the depreciation that has been recorded of the dollar against the euro. If the comparison is made with the contributions last year by these same dates there are two situations: in some fish markets, such as those of Salamanca, León or Toledo, they are slightly below, except in the case of oatmeal, with important cuts, or corn, in which they are superior.
On the contrary, in Zaragoza or Barcelona, quotes are slightly higher than those noted twelve months ago. These are some prices: in Salamanca, barley is located at 201 euros per ton, while in Toledo is between 183 and 189 (farmer origin). The corn in Zaragoza was paid at 233 euros, while in León the last price set was 222 euros per ton. In any case, the concern between farmers is very large because the contributions are below production costs and are working at losses.
In olive oil, during the past week the declines predominated mainly due to the latest rains that have served to alleviate the drought in the main olive groves and have caused the trees to recover; In addition, the flowering of the olive trees is being adequate and the prospects for the next campaign are good at the moment, in the absence of seeing the olive curd. According to the Olivar Foundation, through the Poolred system, the extra is around 3,800 euros (it was the only exception since it rose slightly); The Virgin stayed at 3,092, while the Lampanant has dropped to 2,791 euros per ton. Sources of Oleoetepa confirm this downward trend during the last weeks. In this context, it should be remembered that, just over a year ago, the prices of extra virgin olive oil became above 9,000 euros per ton. There is also great concern among the olive groves of the so -called traditional areas, which have greater production costs and that would not be covered with current prices, especially in the case of the Lampanants.
During the past week there were also cuts in egg contributions, which were at historical levels due to the avian flu epidemic in numerous countries and the reduction of production worldwide.
On the other side of the balance, that of the climbs, are, for example, the almonds. In recent days the increases abounded practically in all markets, with important increases in Zaragoza, among others. In the case of livestock markets, increases in Iberian pigs, a trend that has been maintained for several months. In the beef for sacrifice, the fortress also highlights: thus, increases were scheduled in the females, while the males repeated. The pull of exports to Algeria, Morocco and also to other European countries such as Italy and Greece is maintained.
In Ovino, almost generalized increases in prices were recorded due to the increase in demand, especially the one from abroad. The lamb party is approaching, which is celebrated in early June in Muslim countries and Algeria stands out as the main destination at the moment. The quotes rose in Albacete and Murcia and did not change in the Lonja de Extremadura. In chickens, climbs were recorded during the past week, while in the rabbits there were no changes repeating between 2.50 and 2.57 euros per kilo alive.
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