Contents tagged with barley
16 June 2020
Rob Waterston's Newbury Monitor Farm joins AHDB's Farm Excellence programme in the South East.
11 September 2019
James and Michael have recorded some record yields
4 November 2025
The Corn Returns are the longest running domestic price series for grains. The weekly survey shows the average ex-farm prices for wheat, barley and oats as well as the volume of grain traded. Each week on a Monday, data is published for the purchases made during the previous week (Friday to Thursday) and, under the AHDB Order (2008), it is mandatory for buyers of more than 1,000 tonnes of UK grown cereals a year to provide information.
1 September 2025
This information shows the volume of cereal stocks held by merchants, ports and co-operatives in the UK at the end of February and June each year.
7 June 2019
It might not be bad news after all, following further negotiations between the UK and China
13 November 2025
The Early Bird Planting Survey is the first official release looking at the area intending to be planted to winter and spring crops for Great Britain. The survey is released in mid-December and replaces the previous December Survey of area carried out by Defra.
2 December 2025
The balance between supply and demand sets the overall tone of the domestic market. AHDB publishes forecasts of cereal supply and demand for the UK split into the areas of availability, consumption, exports and stocks. The estimates are updated five times a year and reported on a crop year (July – June) basis.
8 February 2024
Our analysts look at how the cereals market is expected to perform, using the latest available data
14 September 2022
On behalf of HMRC, AHDB have produces reference guides for trade classifications. These guides help to ensure that the correct commodity codes are used to complete arrivals and dispatches information.
28 November 2025
Through the course of the growing season, the weather is hugely influential in getting crops into the best condition for producing optimal yields. AHDB report through the winter and spring on the condition of crops, pest and disease pressures and weather patterns highlight areas of concern and where crop growth is optimum.
23 October 2025
Discover harvest progress across the UK. Compare regions, crops and timeframes with the interactive tool, or read the latest report
