Cereals & Oilseeds
19 February 2026
This winter, AHDB and The Voluntary Initiative unite to deliver the latest thinking on tackling pest, weed and disease resistance – helping you drive productivity, profitability and resistance management on farm.
6 January 2026
UK feed wheat futures (May-26) closed slightly below the 20-day simple moving average at the end of last week, but remained above the nearest support level of £167/t.
5 January 2026
Jason Pole provides an overview of sowing-date information in the winter wheat recommended list and highlights the risks associated with very late sowings.
23 December 2025
UK feed wheat futures rose yesterday, except for the Jan-26 price, supported by concerns over the war in Ukraine and a rise in crude oil prices.
23 December 2025
Talking about succession planning isn’t always easy, whether it’s with family or your wider team. That’s why we’re here to help you start those conversations today.
22 December 2025
Last week (12–19 December), UK feed wheat futures (May-26) fell as it approached the nearest support level of £167/t. However, the price finished slightly below the 20-day average, which is now the nearest potential resistance level.
19 December 2025
What the revised 2025 Environmental Improvement Plan is and what it means for levy payers
19 December 2025
Paris rapeseed futures (May 26) fell for the fifth consecutive trading day, closing a nine-month low of €456.75/t yesterday, down €4.50/t on the day (1.0%).
19 December 2025
The final UK area forecasts for 2026 from AHDB’s Early Bird Survey (EBS) show only small changes from the provisional figures for wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape.
17 December 2025
Old crop and new crop UK feed wheat futures reached contract lows yesterday. The May 26 contract closed at £168.25/t, down £1.20/t from Monday. The Nov 26 contract fell £1.60/t over the same period to close at £171.25/t.
16 December 2025
UK feed wheat futures (May-26) fell to £169.45/t yesterday, down £0.85/t (0.7%) from Friday’s close. The Nov-26 contract was down by £0.55/t, closing at £172.85/t
16 December 2025
UK feed wheat futures eased last week, with the May-26 contract closing at £170.30/t on Friday, down £0.40/t (0.2%) across the week.
