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John Ramaker

Lead editor Arable Markets

John Ramaker serves as a senior agriculture and crop market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, bringing extensive experience in both European and international crop markets. His expertise spans potatoes, onions, grains and other arable crops, enabling him to provide actionable insights that support growers, traders and food professionals in making informed, strategic decisions.

At DCA Market Intelligence, John monitors market trends, price developments, and supply chain dynamics, translating complex data into practical analysis. His work covers areas such as harvest projections, storage analysis, trading patterns and policy developments, helping stakeholders navigate a fast-changing market landscape.

Explore John’s latest research, reports, and market analyses, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on potatoes, onions, grains, and other crops.


Latest insights

Analysis|Published: Jun 10, 2026

Wheat trading finds a price floor in the futures market

The wheat market is stabilizing after weeks of price pressure, while supply and demand continue to diverge. Weather, exports and global production keep the market balanced. Read more about the wheat market and price developments.

Analysis|Published: Jun 8, 2026

Cocoa market stabilises as supply recovers, but weather risks linger

The cocoa market is becoming more balanced as supplies recover, inventories increase and demand growth remains subdued. While prices have retreated sharply from their record highs, the market remains highly sensitive to weather developments, with a potential El Niño event still posing a significant upside risk. Read more about cocoa prices, supply trends and weather-related risks.

Analysis|Published: Jun 5, 2026

Onion market faces further pressure despite already low prices

The supply of onions in varying quality causes large price differences and a shift in trade. Sales are slowing somewhat, while growers and sorters are offering product more quickly. Read more about price developments in the onion market.

Analysis|Published: Jun 3, 2026

Harvest and weather make wheat vulnerable to price pressure

The wheat market is under pressure due to the start of the harvest and ample supply, while export positions are shifting. At the same time, risks regarding production and demand remain. Read more about price pressure on the wheat market.

Analysis|Published: May 29, 2026

Giant in fries remains dwarf in paying potato price

The Belgian potato market remains stuck at €0, while other EU-4 countries are showing small price movements. The limited supply on the free market makes price formation difficult Read more about potato quotations in the EU-4.

Analysis|Published: May 29, 2026

Container freight rates continue to climb as peak season arrives early

The container shipping market moved decisively higher again this week. The Drewry World Container Index rose by 3% to USD 2,800 per 40-foot container, with the strongest gains recorded on the Asia–Europe and Asia–North America trade lanes.

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