harvests lessen trade:lithuania

摘要

Trading activity was moderate this week be- cause harvests have been taking place. Farmers appear to have already purchased fertilizers for winter rapeseed planting, which is to happen in the frst third of August. Fertilizers for winter-wheat planting are likely to be bought by mid-September. But some traders are concerned about whether farmers will buy signifcant volumes. Demand may decline, as poor crops and weak in- ternational grain prices limit cash fow at farmer level. As a result, traders are unlikely to purchase more NPKs and MAP in August.