Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

4 January 2023

Biomass growth and dry matter accumulation in barley

Find out when barley grows fastest during its life cycle and access management targets.

13 July 2021

Technical selling leaves markets reeling: Grain market daily

Over the course of the past week, we have seen UK feed wheat futures track lower. Thursday to Thursday Nov-21 UK feed wheat futures were down £5.45/t, at £170.00/t. As has been the case for much of this season, with the UK being a large net importer of wheat, moves in the domestic market have taken their lead from the global market.

6 January 2025

Horizon blog: Time to focus on the future

Steve shares his thought on the loss of direct payments and what action to take

4 January 2023

Management of canopy expansion and senescence in barley

Canopy size determines the proportion of sunlight intercepted and drives the accumulation of dry matter.

13 July 2021

Rapeseed could ease if palm oil and sunflower supplies rise: Analyst's Insight

Rapeseed prices could face pressure from higher palm oil and sunflower seed production later this year, with output of both set to rise in 2021/22.

13 July 2021

Ukrainian maize situation for UK feed markets next season: Grain Market Daily

Black Sea maize is a common sight in UK import programmes, especially in tight supply seasons. With maize markets enjoying a high-price season, will this carry on to new-crop and reduce the pressure that more “typical” maize prices have had on feed markets?

18 June 2021

Horizon blog: The UK-Australia free trade deal - just how is it significant for UK agriculture?

AHDB’s David Swales looks beyond the rhetoric, exploring the potential significance of the recent announcement, as well as its potential impact.

13 July 2021

US crop condition scores trimmed, but rain is on the way: Grain market daily

Over recent weeks and months, dry weather in the US has been causing new-crop supply concerns. Though recently, forecasts for cooler and wetter weather next week have been leading to price losses in global markets.

15 September 2021

Management of canopy expansion and senescence in winter wheat

Canopy size determines the proportion of sunlight intercepted and drives the accumulation of dry matter.

4 January 2023

Nitrogen supply, demand and utilisation in barley

Find out about the sources of nitrogen (N) and the crop growth stages when it is taken up.

10 February 2025

Price risk management tools

This is our work on price risk management. There are certain tools that can be used as part of a broad marketing strategy to increase returns throughout the season.

15 September 2021

Nitrogen supply, demand and utilisation in winter wheat

Find out about the sources of nitrogen (N) and the crop growth stages when it is taken up.