Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

23 September 2025

Are there any natural enemies of cereal diseases, such as ergot?

Ellie Dearlove examines whether natural enemies can really make a difference to disease control in cereal crops.

7 August 2026

CSFB Research+: Developing a comprehensive programme for cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) management in oilseed rape

This project will advance IPM approaches to tackle this critical OSR pest.

12 September 2025

How have agri-environment schemes impacted arable land availability for harvest 2025? Grain market daily

According to the survey, just over half of English farmers (56.1%) have reduced their cropped arable area to take part in agri-environment schemes for harvest 2025, across the UK this figure is 42.3%.

5 November 2025

Early indicators to monitor changes in soil health: evidence to update guidance for UK farmers (research call)

Deadline: 15 September 2025

5 October 2026

UK-India trade deal finalised

UK and India signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on 24 July, marking the first deal of this kind signed by the current Labour government. The deal aims to boost trade between the UK and India by cutting tariffs on 90% of tariff lines and reducing barriers to entry and therefore boosting market access, whilst committing to maintaining food standards for imports.

6 November 2025

Kent: Growing resilience in winter wheat: AHDB and NIAB autumn agronomy series

Join us for a deep dive into the latest agronomic research, practical insights, and innovation shaping the upcoming season.

5 November 2025

Sussex: Growing resilience in winter wheat - AHDB and NIAB autumn agronomy series

Join us for a deep dive into the latest agronomic research, practical insights, and innovation shaping the upcoming season.

4 February 2026

Assessment and analysis at AHDB Strategic Cereal Farms - Strategic Farm Midlands

26 August 2025

26 January 2026

Assessing crop physiology traits for their competitiveness against weeds in low-input and organic farming systems

The project will provide information on the weed competitiveness of wheat varieties.

26 August 2025

AHDB fungicide performance data secured for the next three years

We have awarded a £821,755 contract to researchers to deliver independent fungicide efficacy data for key diseases of wheat, barley and oilseed rape.

16 January 2026

Fungicide performance in wheat, barley and oilseed rape (2025–28)

An independent assessment of the relative performance of fungicides for major foliar and ear/pod diseases.

23 July 2025

Economic modelling of the beef, sheep, dairy and pork sectors

Read about how the UK-Switzerland trade deal could impact different agricultural sectors.