Jurphaas Lugtenburg | Market Reporter Soft Commodities at DCA Market Intelligence

Jurphaas Lugtenburg is an arable crop market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, focused on potatoes, onions, grains and feed in European and global markets. Bringing both hands-on farming experience and professional analysis, he bridges practice and data.

At DCA Market Intelligence, he tracks prices, supply–demand shifts and supply-chain dynamics, delivering harvest and storage assessments, trading-flow analysis and policy impacts. His research helps growers, traders and processors anticipate market turns, manage risk and identify opportunities.

Stay up to date with Jurphaas’ latest research, reports, and insights, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on potatoes, onions, grains and other key crops.

Latest insights

Analysis|Published: Today 02:00 PM CET

Biofuels boost vegetable oil market

The vegetable oil market is moving due to geopolitics and biofuel policy, while demand and exports are shifting. Palm oil and soy in particular are responding to diesel demand. Read more about the impact of biodiesel policy on palm oil prices

Analysis|Published: Apr 10, 2026

Global wheat stocks sharply revised upward

The grain market hardly reacts to the Wasde report, while global wheat stocks rise sharply. At the same time, corn supply grows through acreage expansion in Argentina. Read more about developments in global grain stocks.

News|Published: Apr 7, 2026

Grain ship sinks after attack in Sea of Azov

Unrest around Iran and Ukraine is keeping the grain market busy, but rain in the US is putting more pressure on wheat prices. At the same time, the first USDA report shows a moderate crop condition. Read more about the US wheat market.

Analysis|Published: Apr 3, 2026

Lower prices to boost sales of small onions

The onion trade remains selective, with major players attracting the orders and smaller sorters finding it harder to secure sales. In finer grades, pricing is being used to stimulate demand. Read more about price pressure in the onion market

Analysis|Published: Apr 3, 2026

Egypt hikes wheat price to build reserves

Grain prices react only minimally to the rally in oil, while trade remains cautious due to geopolitical uncertainty and a long trading weekend. At the same time, pressure is growing from drought and measures by Egypt. Read more about the impact of trade and drought on the grain market.

Analysis|Published: Apr 2, 2026

Easing war premium in wheat prices may be too soon

Unrest around Iran keeps the wheat market moving, while price pressure and supply alternate. At the same time, Russian exports are growing despite higher prices. Read more about wheat prices and Russian exports.