Global record harvests weigh on grain prices
The grain market update for 12th December 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
November on the farm
The latest diary from Andrew Huxham, arable farmer and co-founder of Hectare Trading, sharing his experience from his West Sussex farm.
How to measure carry against your storage costs
Selling your crop forward can be a good option when prices are low, but how can you work out whether the carry is enough to cover your extra costs for holding on to your crop?
Sterling strength puts pressure on wheat
The grain market update for 5th December 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Why do quality crop homes fill up in December?
Why are milling wheat and malting barley buyers hard to find in December? And what should you do if you still have grain to sell?
Falling demand leads to decline in UK wheat imports
The grain market update for 28th November 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
How to manage risk by widening your grain-selling window
Prices move all year round, and a broader, 12-month or even 24-month approach to selling can help spread risk and improve your long-term returns.
Wheat holds, OSR rises
The grain market update for 21st November 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Ask An Expert: Ryan McCormack on crop diversity
In our latest Ask An Expert video, Ryan McCormack from Dennington Hall Farms answers the question, “How can I increase my crop diversity?”
Wheat lacks momentum ahead of US WASDE report
The grain market update for 14th November 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
How to build a grain marketing plan
A good grain marketing plan helps you sell at the right time, for the right price, to meet your business needs. It brings structure to your sales decisions, helping you manage risk and secure long-term profitability.
Wheat market weighed down by ample supply
The grain market update for 7th November 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
What can arable farmers learn from City traders?
Arable farmers and City traders might seem worlds apart. Yet both professions tackle the same challenge: managing risk in a volatile world. So what can farmers learn from those who make a living from mastering the markets?
Farmers sell on wheat rally
The grain market update for 31st October 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
How to shop around and get a better price for your grain
If you’ve ever found yourself taking whatever price your regular merchant offers – just to get the job done – you’re not alone. For most UK arable farmers, getting a fair grain price can feel like more hassle than it’s worth.
UK wheat production revised up, futures under pressure
The grain market update for 24th October 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Watch out for ripple effects: how distant events can shape local grain prices
The biggest price shifts often start thousands of miles away. In the past few weeks, events in the US and Argentina have shown how quickly distant developments can ripple through to UK prices.
Wheat prices retreat after brief rally
The grain market update for 17th October 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Ask An Expert: Tom Macfarlane on regenerative agriculture
In our new video series, Ask An Expert, we’re taking questions from UK farmers and putting them to specialists in the field. Tom Macfarlane from Little Rollright Farm answers the question, “How do I get started with regenerative agriculture?”
September on the farm
A monthly diary from Andrew Huxham, arable farmer and co-founder of Hectare Trading, sharing his experience from the heart of his West Sussex farm.