London
Tightening grain and oilseed supplies, with world carry-over stocks expected to be the smallest in three decades accompanied by steeply rising market prices, have stimulated considerable debate about how the global grain economy will develop in the coming years. As demand climbs further to meet expanding food, feed and industrial needs, notably in the biofuels sector, will producers be able to respond sufficiently to ensure supplies are available? What is the likely impact on future world trading patterns, also taking into account recent sharp rises in ocean freight rates? What is the latest thinking on future biofuel trends? The IGC's Grains Conference provides a valuable opportunity for these and other questions to be discussed among all major stakeholders in the grains and oilseeds industry. Several eminent speakers, representing industry and governments, will give their perspectives on the burning topics of the day, including recent developments in the rice and oilseeds sectors.
