Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

22 October 2024

Recommended Lists (RL) winter wheat goes on trial

We are demystifying the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) through the lens of a single trial site.

14 October 2024

Arable Market Report - 14 October 2024

Global wheat markets were supported on the week (Friday to Friday) as Chicago wheat futures (Dec-24) gained 1.6%, to close at $220.07/t.

14 October 2024

Harvest results variable due to challenging weather

We have released our sixth and final harvest report for the 2024/25 season. Data from the Met Office highlights how dry weather towards the beginning of harvest gave way to frustrating delays towards the end.

11 October 2024

Wheat markets rise on production worries: Grain market daily

Crop worries in key global producers, as well as access to Black Sea grain and short covering by speculative traders have continued to support wheat prices this week.

10 October 2024

First estimates for English crop production 2024: Grain market daily

Earlier today, Defra released provisional estimates for cereal and oilseed rape production in England for 2024

9 October 2024

Higher global wheat prices widen the gap over maize: Grain market daily

A major indicator in the grain markets is the spread between wheat and maize prices

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.