Everyone drives like they are on acid and it smells of soup, borsch to be precise. Ukrainian fertiliser prices are increasing while everywhere else they are falling; Syngenta are targeting "higher prices for 2012"; Ukrainian government continue to make noises about export restrictions; dry autumn delays winter crop development, recent cold weather makes what did grow look decidedly risky;
The year has only just started and it's already looking gloomy. It could be worse; Roy Hodgson could be in the frame for the England managers job.