Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

27 January 2025

Welsh Government outlines proposed updates to Sustainable Farming Scheme

At the beginning of 2024 the Welsh Government asked for consultation responses to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). Based on consultation responses and stakeholder discussion the proposed scheme outline was published at the end of 2024.

28 January 2025

Fungicide performance data for new cereal product (Plaxium) released

We have released fungicide performance data for a recently authorised cereal fungicide – Plaxium.

28 January 2025

Arable Market Report - 27 January 2025

Last week, Chicago wheat futures (May-25) gained $2.93/t, to close at $205.28/t on Friday.

6 March 2025

UK barley exports remain slow: Grain market daily

From the start of the current marketing year, UK barley exports have been at a significantly low level.

24 January 2025

New crop UK wheat futures extend premium over old crop: Grain market daily

UK feed wheat futures (May-25) closed yesterday at £190.5/t, down £0.15/t from Tuesday’s close. The Nov-25 contract settled at £195.50/t, also down £0.15/t over the day.

19 March 2025

Economic outlook – February 2025

A look into how the UK economy will shape up in 2025 amidst global unrest.

10 July 2025

A new interactive version of the RL to aid variety selection

We have issued a new online tool to make it even easier to identify the best varieties for specific situations.

22 January 2025

UK feed wheat vs imported maize – who’s the winner? Grain market daily

Currently, maize prices are a key driver in global grain markets due to fundamental factors, with prices on the rise since mid-October.

9 January 2026

Updating cover crop guidance: destruction approaches and soil health impacts (scoping review)

This work collated research on the management of cover crops for optimum destruction and soil health benefits.

7 March 2025

Record wheat imports so far this season: Grain market daily

Following a difficult growing year in 2024, domestic grain imports have remained strong according to latest data from HMRC.

20 January 2025

Arable Market Report - 20 January 2025

Last week, Chicago wheat futures (May-25) gained $2.67/t, closing at $202.35/t on Friday. Paris milling wheat futures (May-25) fell €5.75/t over the same period, ending at €232.50/t.

23 July 2025

AHDB welcomes independent Farm Assurance Review report

AHDB welcomes the publication of the independent Farm Assurance Review report.