Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

10 January 2025

Could a weak sterling vs US dollar support domestic prices? Grain market daily

Recently, currency fluctuations have impacted commodity markets.

10 January 2025

First case of glyphosate resistance in a UK weed (Italian rye-grass) confirmed

The UK Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) has confirmed the first case of resistance to the herbicide glyphosate in a UK weed species.

9 January 2025

Ongoing drought in Argentina linked to La Niña event: Grain market daily

The ongoing drought in Argentina has been a key topic in the market over the past week, with current forecasts suggesting the situation could get worse.

9 January 2025

Sulphur management for yield and quality in wheat

Learn about sulphur deficiency risks and how to correct them with fertilisers and organic materials.

9 January 2025

AHDB and LEAF bridge the gap between education and agriculture

AHDB has collaborated with LEAF to bring subject curriculums to life through a suite of secondary and A Level resources linking to food production and farming.

8 January 2025

How are maize prices driving the global grain market? Grain market daily

Over the last couple of months, global grain markets have had little momentum and are trying to find some further direction for price movement.

8 January 2025

It’s all about balance: AHDB explores health food trends

A new report explores health related shopper habits and how attitudes towards healthy food and fitness have changed over time.

7 January 2025

More potential pressure for soyabean prices in 2025: Grain market daily

Chicago soyabean futures (May-25) carried that the late 2024 rally into 2025, ending the first trading day at $376.58/t, the highest since 18 November 2024.

7 January 2025

Consumer attitudes show health is all about balance

Consumers are showing a greater focus on diet, fitness and natural food purchases

6 March 2025

Arable Market Report - 06 January 2025

Grain markets were mixed last week (Friday to Friday). Both Chicago wheat and maize futures (May-25) dropped by 2.8% and 0.7% to close at $198.76/t and $180.41/t respectively.

3 January 2025

Strong year-end performance for grain and oilseed markets: Grain market daily

Over the Christmas period, key grain and oilseed markets were supported. The firmness in the market was driven by short covering, as traders buy back previously established short positions ahead of the year-end, along with uncertainties about the impact of adverse weather on crops in key producing countries.

2 January 2025

How could price seasonality impact domestic wheat futures? Grain market daily

As we head into the new year, it could be a good time to draw up some conclusions about price movement for grains and oilseeds in the last calendar year, and to plan a strategy for the new one.