Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

13 October 2026

AgriLeader 2030: “Bridging the gap” report. A review of Leadership and Management Development (LMD)

Report reviewing the Leadership and Management Development (LMD) in the UK’s Farming Sectors.

4 January 2023

Ear formation, grain development and crop ripening in barley

Discover what influences grain number in barley and the factors that affect grain fill.

30 June 2021

Ear formation, grain development and crop ripening in wheat

Discover what influences grain number in wheat and the factors that influence grain fill.

4 January 2023

Measurement of stem extension and stem reserves in barley

Information on optimum crop height and how stem reserves contribute to grain fill.

15 September 2021

Measurement of stem extension and stem reserves in wheat

Information on optimum crop height and how stem reserves contribute to grain fill.

26 October 2023

Measurement of stem elongation and stem reserves in barley

Learn how to optimise crop height and how stem reserves contribute to grain fill.

15 September 2021

Biomass growth and dry matter accumulation in wheat

Find out when wheat grows fastest during its life cycle and access management targets.

4 January 2023

Biomass growth and dry matter accumulation in barley

Find out when barley grows fastest during its life cycle and access management targets.

4 January 2023

Management of canopy expansion and senescence in barley

Canopy size determines the proportion of sunlight intercepted and drives the accumulation of dry matter.

15 September 2021

Management of canopy expansion and senescence in winter wheat

Canopy size determines the proportion of sunlight intercepted and drives the accumulation of dry matter.

4 January 2023

Nitrogen supply, demand and utilisation in barley

Find out about the sources of nitrogen (N) and the crop growth stages when it is taken up.

10 February 2025

Price risk management tools

This is our work on price risk management. There are certain tools that can be used as part of a broad marketing strategy to increase returns throughout the season.