02/06/2017: Obituary - Mr Brian Rutherford McCallan OBE

 Mr Brian Rutherford McCallan OBE, 1929-2017

 It is with sorrow and sadness that we report the peaceful passing of Mr Brian McCallan Rutherford, aged 90, on May 8, 2017. 

 Born July 1926, he was an inspiring member of the agricultural family. He was the International Feed Industry's Federation (IFIF) first President between 1987-1996 and the past President of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA). 

 Brian's memorial service is being held today at St Martin's Church, East Horsley, UK. 

 He is survived by his three daughters, Sally, Lucy and Wendy, he was described as "dearly loved, and greatly missed by them and all the family." 


Read more here. 

 

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Event: Russian Grain Week

Organised by Gafta and APK-Inform Agency, this year’s Russian Grain Week Conference will take place on 23rd to 27th September 2013, Don Plaza Congress Hotel located in the centre of Rostov-on-Don, Russia. 

The conference is taking place in one of the major exporting regions of the world to discuss key topics which impact on the agricultural commodity trade. With much economic uncertainty and continued market volatility, speakers will give their views on the grain market situation in the Baltic and Black Sea Region as well as a global outlook. Import and export policy and legislative changes and current issues surrounding biotechnology and sustainability are on the agenda.

Use this opportunity to network and gain new business opportunities.

Week's Activities:-

• 23-24th September - Grade 2 Gafta Training Course on Shipping the Goods 

• 25-26th September - Conference: "Russian Grain Week: Trade and Trends" 

• 25th September - Gala Dinner - Russian dinner and entertainment 

•26th September - Excursion to port   

• 27th September - Cultural tour - Visit Old Don’s Treasures (visiting Stanitsa Starocherkasskaya) a typical old-fashioned Kazaks style village.

More information...

Russian Grain Week

New! GFMT Article: Rice contracts and trading

With rice contracts being negotiated up to 12 months in advance, selecting the best terms and conditions for your company is imperative.  GFMT asked Director General of Gafta, Pamela Kirby Johnson OBE, to write an overview of contracts used in rice trading.

It's a thoughtful and comprehensive piece which offers a great insight into the rice supply chain.  Read the full article here.

Rice Diversity. Part of the image collection of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) . (Photo credit: Wikipedia)