Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

8 October 2024

Are regenerative practices improving profitability? Grain market daily

Regenerative farming practices are increasingly popular within the UK, with the claimed benefits ranging from soil health to improved profits

8 October 2024

Farmers gear up to host school visits

On Tuesday, 1 October, the first six recruits for the new School Farm Visits Support Programme took their first steps toward creating engaging and educational farm visits for schools.

8 October 2024

New research ideas tackle IPM in cereals

Four new research initiatives will help reduce reliance on conventional chemistry.

10 October 2024

Arable Market Report - 07 October 2024

Global grain prices were largely supported last week (Friday-Friday). Dec-24 Chicago wheat and maize futures gained 1.7% and 1.6%, respectively, while Paris milling wheat futures (Dec-24) rose by 3.5% on the week.

16 October 2025

Wind and water erosion of soil

Heavy storms, strong winds or prolonged rainfall can cause surface run-off and soil erosion, particularly if the soil is not protected by cover.

4 October 2024

Cattle and sheep propping up GB feed demand: Grain market daily

Stronger demand for cattle and sheep feed helped limit the decline in overall GB compound feed production in August in the latest data from AHDB.

3 October 2024

US wheat exports are picking up speed: Grain market daily

The US wheat export campaign for the 2024/25 season (June-July) has maintained a strong pace, with export commitments reaching 11.2 Mt to date.

10 January 2025

Farm input costs have risen sharply over past five years

Insights into how farm input costs have increased over the past five years.

3 February 2025

Total farm support eroded by underspend and inflation: Grain market daily

As we approach the first budget of the newly elected government, we examine how farming costs have changed in line with inflation and what this means for the agricultural budget in real terms going forward.

27 March 2026

Soil compaction from machinery

Compaction by machinery is seen where there has been traffic on wet or recently cultivated soils. All soil textures can show damage from compaction.

8 November 2024

Phoma leaf spot onset variable, according to forecast

The optimum timing for phoma leaf spot sprays in oilseed rape is likely to vary widely across the UK this autumn.

20 April 2026

Soil compaction by livestock

Recognise the impact livestock can have on soils and learn some of the ways to repair and prevent soil damage.