Results for tag: "Agriculture Commodities"

In the field of finance, the agricultural commodities market is a primary sector market where raw or primary agricultural products are traded. Commodities such as grains, meat, dairy, and other staple crops are bought and sold through futures contracts on exchanges. These futures contracts allow producers and buyers of the products to hedge against price volatility, which can be caused by factors like weather conditions, supply and demand, and seasonal cycles. The prices of agricultural commodities can also be influenced by government policies, energy prices, and the overall health of the economy. Investors and speculators may trade these futures to profit from price changes in the market, although they might have no intention of taking physical delivery of the commodities. Key players in the agriculture commodities market include a mix of multinational corporations, which dominate the trading, processing, and marketing aspects, and smaller entities that might specialize in specific commodities or local markets. Prominent companies involved in this sector typically fall into the categories of agriculture production, commodity trading, and agribusiness. Companies such as Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Bunge Limited, and Louis Dreyfus Company are dominant traders and merchandisers of these commodities. Monsanto (now owned by Bayer) and Syngenta are examples of firms heavily involved in the development and supply of agricultural products, while Deere & Company is known for supplying agricultural equipment. Show Less Read more