Market
AgroSirius is specifically developed for the grain and soy market. These markets present players with different risks and possibilities and with AgroSirius you will be able to handle all these aspects in a cost-effective manner. Price fluctuations are a considerable risk for every market and the grain and soy markets are no exception. These fluctuations are caused by a numerous factors such as weather, trading activities, supply and demand and many other factors.
With the correct tools these price risks are manageable and the risk exposure can be greatly reduced. Price risk, however is only but one of the many risks the grain and soy market present. The physical aspects can also present many difficulties. This concerns not just the transportation and storage of the product but equally important, the execution and settlement of contracts with different customers.
There are a number of different grains that are actively being traded on exchanges across the world. The following grains are being traded as a commodity: wheat, corn, barley, oats and rice.
Due to newfound uses of grains and an increasing global demand, grain trading activity continues to increase. This increasing trading activity consequently increases the risk exposure on the grain market.
Grains are most commonly used as a source of food. Both for human consumption as well as feeder for livestock. The growing world population also causes an increasing demand for food and grains play an important role in the world food supply. Aside from the usage as food, grains are also becoming increasingly important as an input in the creation of environmental-friendly bio fuels.
The supply of grains can be greatly influenced by the weather and available cultivated land. By understanding these factors and employing intelligent software the risks of the grain market can be managed and the risk exposure can be greatly reduced.
The soy market is becoming increasingly popular due to the numerous applications in which soy is being used today. Soy is being used in different forms and applications. The most common application of soybeans is in the feeding of livestock. Soy is also an important substitute for dairy and meat products. Soy oil is used in many types of processed food. Furthermore it plays an important role as a main ingredient for bio-fuel, which is becoming increasingly important due to environmental awareness.
There are different factors that affect the price of soy. First of all the weather plays an important part in the supply of soy. The available ground also has a significant impact on the supply of soy. When there is a higher demand for grains the soil will be used for the plantation of this commodity which will decrease the availability of soil for soy.
Understanding the different applications and factors that affect the supply of soy can assist you in determining risks and taking effective measures against these risks.
