Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

24 June 2026

AHDB-led pilot shows current soil carbon measurement methodologies may be underestimating carbon stocks by a third or more

Our Environment Baselining Pilot suggests 30% or more of soil organic carbon on the pilot farms sits below 30cm depth.

9 June 2026

GB barley area hits 16-year low as growers rethink cropping strategies

Our latest Planting and Variety Survey, the first post-planting estimates of GB cropped areas for harvest 2026, reveals a marked change in the balance of crops planted across the UK in 2026.

9 June 2026

Analyst insight: Mixed outlook for crops as GB barley area falls

The 2026 Planting and Variety Survey shows varying fortunes for key crops, including a sharp fall in the barley area.

8 June 2026

The SFI cost/benefit tool

This page provides supporting information about the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) cost/benefit tool.

8 June 2026

Cost/benefit of SFI agroforestry actions

What to consider when estimating the costs and benefits of introducing agroforestry to your farm under SFI26.

8 June 2026

AHDB launches new SFI cost/benefit tool for farmers

A new online Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) cost/benefit tool to provide bespoke support for farmers has been launched ahead of the SFI26 scheme going live.

2 June 2026

Crop ratings fall after dry April and May

Prolonged dry weather through May has placed significant pressure on UK crop conditions, with both winter and spring crops affected.

29 May 2026

Analyst insight: Dry start to May hits UK crop conditions

UK spring crops are struggling, while winter crop condition scores have reduced further since April, according to the AHDB’s May crop development report.

1 June 2026

From weathering the storm to planning ahead: Turning climate challenge into on-farm action

To support businesses against changing weather patterns, we have developed Climate Resilience On-Farm Action Planners.

1 July 2026

AHDB at Groundswell 2026

Join us at Groundswell 2026 to find out how we can support farmers in building resilient, sustainable businesses using practical data-driven insight on farm.

28 May 2026

Analyst insight: UK grain supplies tightening

AHDB’s latest estimates of UK cereal supply and demand show lower stocks at the end of this season than we forecast in March for wheat, barley and oats.

27 May 2026

Guidance for buyers on reporting Corn Returns