Grain is one of the most important commodities shipped around the world and one of the most unpredictable markets to trade in. This publication combines an overview of the market, the problems of carriage by sea and the legislative environment to bring a useful handbook to all those concerned with the care, sale and delivery of this cargo.

Tom Sewell, was EC consultant to the United Kingdon Agricultural Supply Trade Association Ltd.He currently farms 300 acres in Surrey UK.