Cereals & Oilseeds

Economic outlook: what it means for levy payers

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:19:32 GMT

Economic outlook: what it means for levy payers

Back to the Monitor Farm: Driffield

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:59:05 GMT

Back to the Monitor Farm – 10 Years in Review.

2027 marks the 10th anniversary of the conclusion of Driffield Monitor Farm. Join us as we head back to Meadley Farms for a unique opportunity to revisit one of AHDB's original Monitor Farm programmes.

We’ll be exploring how the business has evolved over the past decade, reflecting on key decisions, management changes and on-farm innovations.

We'll discuss what worked, what didn't and how the farm has adapted to new challenges and opportunities.

This special event offers a rare chance to see the long-term legacy of the Monitor Farm programme in action and hear first-hand about the realities of implementing change over time.

What we'll cover

Learn how the farm is responding to economic change and the impact this has had on the farm's machinery policy
Hear how the farm has navigated policy pressures and business succession
Gain practical insights on learnings from historic Monitor Farm activity
See what improvements/changes the farm is still chasing in 2027
Network with farmers, advisers and others involved in the Monitor Farm community

Whether you followed the original Driffield Monitor Farm journey or are discovering it for the first time, this event provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on ten years of farming progress and consider what lessons can be applied to your own business.

This event is free to attend, but it is important that you pre-register your place.

Refreshments will be provided, and BASIS and NRoSO points will be applied for.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

AHDB Agronomy Conference 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:34:40 GMT

Join us for the 20th AHDB Agronomy Conference for our evidence-based research insights that can inform on-farm decision-making.

Technical experts will showcase the latest findings from AHDB-funded research on a wide range of topics, including:

Diseases (including the launch of the latest fungicide performance data)
Pests
Weeds
Nutrient management
Soil health
Recommended Lists
SFI

Whether you advise growers, manage a farm business or make technical decisions, this event will give you the knowledge and confidence to support productive, profitable and resilient farming systems.

BASIS and NRoSO points applied for

Emma Willis
Head of Arable Agronomy – Engagement Team (Cereals & Oilseeds)

East and Midlands Strategic Farm results conference

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:44:30 GMT

Join us to hear David Jones of The Morley Agricultural Foundation (TMAF) share the story of his second year as a Strategic Cereal Farm host.

Morley Farms (TMAF) became an AHDB Strategic Cereal Farm in June 2023, with AHDB commissioning research on farm to investigate existing and novel research and demonstrate its practical application.

David will be joined by research partners (ADAS, NIAB and Harper Adams) to deliver the annual trial results.

The trials at Strategic Cereal Farm East fall under three work packages:

Rye-grass management: Learning more about Italian rye grass as a weed. Can we be smarter with rotations and cultivations to manage grass weed populations?
BYDV management: Defra now offers £45/ha not to use insecticides. Can we be smarter at insecticide use when targeting BYDV in cereals? Can we manage the risk and use less insecticide?
Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE): This package uses long-term spatial data and alternative sources of nitrogen. Can we use less nitrogen and still produce good yields?

This meeting encourages conversation to shape the aims of the trials going forward. AHDB work at Morley also complements existing long-term projects, which will be discussed.

Refreshments and registration will start at 9:30am, with presentations at 10:00am.

This event is free to attend. Lunch will be provided, but please register so we can cater accordingly.
Basis & Nroso points are available.

Hayley Rhodes
Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds (maternity cover)

Review of the AHDB Environmental Baselining Pilot (EBP) methodology and assessment of its strengths and weaknesses as a means of farm level measurement

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:59:00 GMT

Review of the AHDB Environmental Baselining Pilot (EBP) methodology and assessment of its strengths and weaknesses as a means of farm level measurement

What the rapid take-up of SFI Window 2 tells us about farm business planning

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:01:29 GMT

What the rapid take-up of SFI Window 2 tells us about farm business planning

Chaff Chat LIVE Webinar: Climate resilience and adaptation on farm

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:43:03 GMT

What does a changing climate mean for UK arable farming, and what can you do about it?

Farming has always involved managing weather risk; as climate patterns and variability change, understanding what lies ahead and building resilience to uncertainty is becoming increasingly important.

Join AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds for a special Chaff Chat LIVE webinar bringing together experts from the Met Office and AHDB to explore what the changing climate means for UK arable farming, what we can learn from the season just gone, and how farmers can prepare for what is ahead.

We will look at the short- and long-term climate outlook, the latest harvest picture, the direction of climate policy and practical approaches to building resilience on farm.

What we'll cover

Climate update – Thomas Crocker, Met Office
Harvest update – Helen Plant, AHDB Economics and Analysis
Climate policy – Saskia van Dongen, AHDB Environment Team
Building resilience on farm – Rachael Madeley-Davies, AHDB Environment Team
Practical insight for the seasons ahead – From understanding the climate outlook to considering practical changes on farm

This webinar will bring together the latest evidence and expertise to help farmers think about adaptation, resilience and the decisions they can make today to prepare for tomorrow.

Join us online for the Climate Resilience and Adaptation on Farm webinar on 3 November, from 3:30–4:30pm.

Amy Catling
Interim Head of Engagement – Cereals & Oilseeds

OSR phoma symptoms may show a little later this autumn

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:09:45 GMT

OSR phoma symptoms may show a little later this autumn

AHDB to continue Farmbench service while exploring long-term benchmarking solutions

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:12:39 GMT

AHDB to continue Farmbench service while exploring long-term benchmarking solutions

Circular farming systems within a mixed enterprise business

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:17:50 GMT

Join us at Sir Richard Sutton Limited Estates in Lincolnshire for discussions around how a circular farming system can strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and unlock greater value within a mixed farming business.

We'll explore how better integration between enterprises can turn resources and by-products into opportunities, reduce reliance on external inputs, and give farmers greater control over costs and performance.

Attendees will discover how circular approaches can help businesses make the most of what they already have, add value within the farm gate, and build resilience in the face of market volatility and rising input costs.

Key learning outcomes

Understand how circular farming can improve business resilience
Identify opportunities to add value and make better use of farm resources
Explore ways to reduce input reliance and manage costs
Gain practical ideas to improve profitability and long-term sustainability

Chris Bayliss, farm director and Matthew Addison, arable manager will be speaking at the event.

4 BASIS points are available for attending this event and lunch is included.

Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a farm tour of the Rectory Farm yard and cattle buildings.

Olivia McDonagh
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

RL interactive: Find the best varieties for your business

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:10:11 GMT

RL interactive: Find the best varieties for your business

Arable Market Report – 28 September 2026

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:50:52 GMT

Arable Market Report – 28 September 2026

North Lincolnshire: Building resilient arable systems – soil, roots and the bottom line

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:13:21 GMT

Join The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) and AHDB for this event which will be addressing the economic realities of modern arable farming and the essential contractor and landmanager relationship.

The meeting will start at Carrholme House, Gander Farm, followed by a farm walk with the host farmer.

With input costs fluctuating and extreme weather events increasing, relying on high-input models poses a growing threat to business viability. This half-day event explores how low-input agronomy, whole-farm systems, and practical adaptations can protect farm margins, demonstrating how stepping down inputs can improve bottom-line profitability without sacrificing yield.

What to expect?

Farmer experiences
Contractor perspectives
Independent AHDB insights

Speakers:

Martin Lines, arable farmer and contractor
Lottie Alves, NFFN country manager
Nim Kibbler, NFFN country manager
AHDB specialists

The day offers a transparent, peer-to-peer space to challenge business as usual and navigate agricultural transition with others. Please dress appropriately for the farm walk.

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.

Olivia McDonagh
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds

Assessment and analysis at AHDB Strategic Cereal Farms - Strategic Farm North

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:56:00 GMT

Assessment and analysis at AHDB Strategic Cereal Farms - Strategic Farm North

Final harvest report confirms cereal yields are below historic averages across the UK

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:23:34 GMT

Final harvest report confirms cereal yields are below historic averages across the UK

OSR CSFB establishment tip: Optimise autumn nutrition

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:11:22 GMT

OSR CSFB establishment tip: Optimise autumn nutrition

OSR CSFB establishment tip: Tillage techniques

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:49:32 GMT

OSR CSFB establishment tip: Tillage techniques

OSR CSFB establishment tip: Variety vigour and seed quality

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:16:57 GMT

OSR CSFB establishment tip: Variety vigour and seed quality

Yorkshire: Building resilient arable systems – Soil, roots and the bottom line

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:11:39 GMT

Join The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) and AHDB for this event which will be addressing the economic realities of modern arable farming and the essential contractor:landmanager relationship.

The meeting will start at the village hall followed by a farm walk at Brickyard Farm with host farmer, Andrew Wilson.

With input costs fluctuating and extreme weather events increasing, relying on high-input models poses a growing threat to business viability.

This half-day event explores how low-input agronomy, whole-farm systems, and practical adaptations can protect farm margins, demonstrating how stepping down inputs can improve bottom-line profitability without sacrificing yield.

What to expect?

Farmer experiences
Contractor perspectives
Independent AHDB insights

Speakers

Martin Lines, arable farmer and contractor
Lottie Alves, NFFN Country Manager
Nim Kibbler, NFFN Country Manager
AHDB specialists

The day offers a transparent, peer-to-peer space to challenge business as usual and navigate agricultural transition with others.

Please dress appropriately for the farm walk.

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Analyst insight: Supply and demand estimates in 2025/26 present an unbalanced picture

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:21:18 GMT

Analyst insight: Supply and demand estimates in 2025/26 present an unbalanced picture