Frequently Asked Questions
+ Are there any Marketing Charges for selling my grain? No. We do not charge any marketing charges for participation.
+ Do you average grain allowances and haulage costs? No. Grain allowances (if any) and haulage rates relate to your own goods and there is no averaging of these costs. + Can I sell my crops forward? Yes. Crops can be sold forward at a fixed price at any time or left un-priced. For short term storage contracts, the market price on the day of delivery will apply if still unpriced at that time. Long term contracts can be priced in advance of harvest, or at any time throughout the ensuing marketing season. + What are the pool marketing and movement periods? Both Pools commence marketing from the closing date for entry each year. The Short Pool is marketed for July and August delivery. The Long Pool is marketed for delivery from August through to July of the following year. + When will I get paid for my crops? Active Marketing contracts are paid on 28-day terms. Pool contracts are paid 25 th October 2023 for the Short Pool and 25 th August 2024 for the Long Pool. + Can I take a payment advance? Yes. Once the crops are safely received, Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd (BAF) can provide forward advances of up to 90% for Long Pool contracts / Long Active contracts (if they have been forward price fixed). Interest is charged at 3.00% over the Bank of England base rate. Regular monthly payment options are also available. BAF reserves the right to withdraw the Advance Payment Option at any time without prior notice. BAF reserves the right to apply contra‘s to any overdue amounts relating to SSS charges on your account.
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