Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

24 July 2025

US Soyabean crop in focus: Grain market daily

The US soyabean crop is now entering its most critical phase for yield development, with flowering well underway and pod setting beginning. This marks the start of the key reproductive stage, where yield potential is highly dependent on favourable weather.

24 July 2025

Welsh Government reveals details of Sustainable Farming Scheme

The Welsh Government has published the final set of proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), the new means of support for Welsh farmers.

16 January 2026

Fungicide performance in wheat, barley and oilseed rape (2025–28)

An independent assessment of the relative performance of fungicides for major foliar and ear/pod diseases.

23 July 2025

Janet Swadling appointed Interim Chief Executive of AHDB

Janet Swadling OBE has agreed to become the Interim Chief Executive of AHDB, effective 19 August, with the current CEO, Graham Wilkinson, departing on 22 August.

24 July 2025

Mid-week market update: Grain market daily

The overall sentiment in grain markets remains bearish due to the ongoing harvesting campaign in the Northern Hemisphere

23 July 2025

Economic modelling of the beef, sheep, dairy and pork sectors

Read about how the UK-Switzerland trade deal could impact different agricultural sectors.

23 July 2025

Further information on the Spring Spending Review

In June 2025, the government announced the Spring Spending Review. We have previously published an article explaining the impact on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. In this article we explore the announcements across all government departments and what this means for levy payers.

23 July 2025

EU yield expectations split: Grain market daily

The latest EU MARS report (21 July) shows a split in yield expectations between winter and spring crops across Europe

22 July 2025

Arable Market Report – 21 July 2025

Global wheat futures firmed last week (11-18 July), providing support to domestic prices. UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) rose by £1.95/t (1.1%), closing at £179.95/t. Paris milling

21 July 2025

Updated analysis shines spotlight on long-term opportunities for red meat and dairy exports to Europe

Strengthening trade links, maintaining and building long-term relationships are key to helping drive exports of red meat and dairy produce in European markets, AHDB analysis has found.

25 July 2025

Helping farmers measure carbon: The environment baselining pilot

A new pilot to help 170 farms across England, Scotland, and Wales get a clearer picture of their environmental impact.

21 July 2025

Sorting ergot issues in grain at harvest

Kristina Grenz discusses options to tackle ergot in contaminated grain at harvest.