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.

2 October 2024

Do regenerative practices save costs? Grain market daily

Regenerative practices have gained popularity within the UK over recent years. Aside from the environmental and biodiversity benefits, many of the practices are also thought to improve profitability.

27 September 2024

Highest uncropped arable area in England since 2003: Grain market daily

Defra reports the largest uncropped arable area in England since 2003; AHDB confirms harvest 2024 is in its closing stages.

26 September 2024

How much grain are we carrying into the new season? Grain market daily

Earlier today, the final balance sheets for the 2023/24 season were published. The final balance sheets take into account full season official statistics.

25 September 2024

Analysing the recent rise in oil prices: Grain market daily

While still much lower than earlier in the year, oil prices have climbed significantly in the past two weeks, with nearby Brent crude oil futures rising by 9% during this period.

24 September 2024

Could the Black Sea export pace slow? Grain market daily

Despite an expected smaller crop, there’s been a strong start to the Russian wheat export campaign.

20 September 2024

Stronger sterling could challenge UK grain prices: Grain market daily

Yesterday sterling reached its highest level for over two and a half years against the US dollar.

19 September 2024

Key grain market drivers this week: Grain market daily

Across the last seven days, UK feed wheat futures have generally trended down. This is largely on the back of easing tensions in the Black Sea following last week’s missile strike, with competitive exports continuing to flow from the region.