From December to mid-January reduced trade activity and optimism over improved supply prospects helped in easing international prices. However, prices have risen again since mid-January due to concerns over weather in South America (affecting maize and soybeans) and the US (wheat). While the early outlook for 2013 remains favourable, weather will be a major determinant  of prices over the coming months. Download AMIS Market Monitor Number 5 – February 2013 from the link below (PDF)