Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

21 February 2024

Arable Market Report – 19 February 2024

Global grain markets were overall pressured last week. Chicago wheat and maize futures (May-24) were down 6.7% and 2.7% on the week respectively.

20 February 2024

The proof is in the pudding: Sweet baking up 29m occasions

As consumers continued to keep an eye on their spending, home baking proved popular in 2023 as a cost-effective way for people to enjoy treats like cakes, pizzas and muffins.

22 March 2024

Field drainage: A glossary of terms

A list of common field drainage terms and definitions.

21 February 2024

Slower start to French planting as US stocks weigh: Grain market daily

Spring barley planting in France is off to a slower start, as the market focuses on the projections revealed at the USDA Outlook Forum.

20 February 2024

Teachers empowered with hands-on farm experience

In January, sixty-five teachers from various parts of the country participated in a hands-on workshop at Harper Adams University

22 March 2024

Field drainage: Designers, contractors and the law

Find out who you need to work with to design a new drainage system or maintain an existing system.

15 February 2024

Straw market outlook: Grain market daily

Through 2022 and the first half of 2023, straw was an unusual farm input – it did not see any inflation while other key raw materials were setting price records.

15 July 2024

Field drainage: Renewal and installation

An overview of the technical factors to consider when designing a new drainage system.

22 March 2024

Field drainage: Maintenance and repairs

Ditches, outfalls and pipes require regular maintenance to be effective.

28 January 2026

Field drainage: Use of mole drains

Learn about mole drains and how to use them.

28 January 2026

Field drainage: The importance of soil health

Maintaining good soil health may help you avoid costly capital investments.

12 November 2024

Imported AN prices ease further in January: Grain market daily

AHDB’s latest GB fertiliser prices were published yesterday including data up to January. The figures showed that the spot price for imported ammonium nitrate (AN) eased last month to £350/t.