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

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.

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.

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