British farmers are being urged to cash in global demand for flaxseed as a new record-breaking £600 has been revealed for the winter.
The UK’s ideal growth conditions and strong track record make the country a good choice to become a major supplier of the international flaxseed market.
Premium Crops, a UK-based, specialized Arable Merchant, responded by launching a winter flaxseed deal.
Valorex, a French partner in premium crops, says British-grown flaxseed is facing unprecedented demand to supply the global supply chain.
“We face important challenges. We source more English-grown flaxseed for Blue Blankcole International’s global supply chain,” says Tiffany Sould of Valorex.
“We rely on British farmers to grow flaxseeds. It’s a sure opportunity to have a safe market, agriculturally, economically and in the long term.”
The company’s confidence in British production stems from the proven success of Line Seed in the UK sector. “The UK conditions are particularly well suited to this crop,” she added.
“We are looking for UK farmers to grow specific varieties that meet nutrition and technology requirements.”
Premium crop data suggests winter flaxseeds provide impressive economic benefits, providing a total margin of 915 pounds/ha. It outweighs other fall rest crops such as winter oil spot rape (£809/ha), winter oats (£708/ha), and winter beans (£622/ha).
Flaxseed winter is also considered to be resilient. Unlike fat rape, it avoids damage from beetles on cabbage stems. This means that there will be fewer pesticide requirements and lower input costs.
Its versatility is also attractive – use from human food and animal feed to industrial applications, Reance offers valuable options for market security and diversification.
Environmentally, it supports sustainable agricultural practices, contributes to nitrogen and organic matter to the soil, and helps reduce erosion.
“The strong demand for linseed in the UK has put the contract value high,” said premium crop Nigel Padbury.
“We provide farmers with a real opportunity to maximize the profitability of their rest crops during this exceptional market period.”
