Contents tagged with Grain Market Daily

Mid-week market update: Grain market daily

2 July 2025

Mid-week market update: Grain market daily

UK wheat prices have continued to ease as of late, following the pattern seen in global markets. So far this week (Mon–Tue), global prices have been mixed, with Paris futures dropping and Chicago futures climbing, due to sharp currency movements.

The focus of grain and oilseed prices is on US acreage: Grain Market Daily

1 July 2025

The focus of grain and oilseed prices is on US acreage: Grain Market Daily

Following yesterday's USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports, wheat and maize prices finished the day mixed.
Rainfall brings limited relief for UK crops: Grain market daily

27 June 2025

Rainfall brings limited relief for UK crops: Grain market daily

A dry spring has been the main driver in shaping the 2025 cropping season across the UK. With just 56% of average rainfall this spring, crops were subjected to significant water stress. While sporadic rainfall has offered relief for some, the difference between and within regions has led to patchy effects. Some fields show signs of resilience, while others have experienced early senescence and visible yield losses.

Why do Paris grain prices matter for UK feed wheat? Grain market daily

27 June 2025

Why do Paris grain prices matter for UK feed wheat? Grain market daily

Due to increased wheat and maize imports in the current season, the domestic market is even more influenced by changing global trends.

Shifting the pecking order - trends in poultry feed: Grain market daily

26 June 2025

Shifting the pecking order - trends in poultry feed: Grain market daily

With animal feed accounting for over 50% of total domestic cereal usage, monitoring animal feed usage is vital, especially as feed dynamics have shifted slightly in recent years.

Spotlight on 2026 wheat prices: Grain market daily

24 June 2025

Spotlight on 2026 wheat prices: Grain market daily

With 2026 cropping decisions underway, keeping up to date with market movements is key to making sound decisions. Following our recent update on oilseed rape prices, we are now turning our attention to wheat.

Prices supported by crude oil and weather worries: Grain market daily

20 June 2025

Prices supported by crude oil and weather worries: Grain market daily

Increases in crude oil prices, alongside crop concerns and short covering by speculative traders, have supported grain and oilseed prices this week.
Middle East crisis and its impact on Agri-commodity prices: Grain market daily

19 June 2025

Middle East crisis and its impact on Agri-commodity prices: Grain market daily

Renewed tensions in the Middle East are once again driving volatility in global energy markets. On Friday (13 June), Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a retaliatory response from Iran.
UK wheat and maize imports remain high in April: Grain market daily

20 June 2025

UK wheat and maize imports remain high in April: Grain market daily

UK wheat and maize imports remained high in April, although the pace of barley exports did also pick up somewhat, according to latest HMRC trade data.

USDA cut ending stocks, but prices fell: Grain market daily

23 June 2025

USDA cut ending stocks, but prices fell: Grain market daily

The USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, released yesterday, updated the expected figures for the 2025/26 season.

Spring Spending Review explained: Grain market daily

24 July 2025

Spring Spending Review explained: Grain market daily

As anticipated, Defra will see a 2.7% reduction in overall spending over the five-year review period, 2024/29.

UK 2025 wheat area recovery but lower bread wheat share: Grain market daily

16 June 2025

UK 2025 wheat area recovery but lower bread wheat share: Grain market daily

AHDB’s newly released Planting and Variety Survey results provide cropped area estimates for the 2025 harvest, with regional and variety details.

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