# Consumers put squeeze on treated grain | Farm Weekly | WA

> Western Australian oat industry figures say consumer demand for healthy, chemical-free food could push glyphosate-treated grain out of the market, regardless of regulation. The comments follow recent glyphosate controversies including a court case in the United States and a temporary suspension in Brazil.

- Date: 2018-09-24 · published 2018-09-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/63081-consumers-put-squeeze-on-treated-grain-farm-weekly-wa
- Commodities: [Oats](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OATS.md)

## Why it matters

Buyer preference for glyphosate-free grain could segment oat and grain markets over time, but the effect on feed prices is speculative and small.

## Read by commodity

- OATS: neutral

## Sources

- farmweekly.com.au: https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/5664920/consumers-put-squeeze-on-treated-grain/

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