Russian export disruption keeps wheat market on edge
The grain market update for 11th September 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
How to get the best value from stored grain
Stored grain only adds value if the market is paying you enough to cover the cost of waiting to sell. Treat storage as part of your marketing strategy – whether the grain is in your own shed, a commercial store or a co-op.
Tight supply adds fuel to feed wheat rally
The grain market update for 4th September 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
August on the farm
Andrew Huxham turns his attention to establishing summer catch crops and preparing seed for next year at his farm in West Sussex, and takes a gamble on oilseed rape.
Feed wheat steady despite Russia visit volatility
The grain market update for 28th August 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Managing risk in volatile grain markets
From heatwaves to geopolitical shifts, grain prices can swing in hours. Trying to time the absolute peak isn't a strategy – it's speculation. While you can't control global markets, you can control your response.
Feed wheat climbs as Black Sea exports collapse
The grain market update for 21st August 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Six ways a Hectare Membership can improve your grain marketing
The Hectare Membership gives you more detail about your own position and the market around you, helping you make decisions with greater context. We break down the ways a Hectare Membership can enhance your grain marketing.
Wheat rallies above £200 as WASDE cuts crop forecasts
The grain market update for 14th August 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Harvest 2026: record pace, falling yields
Harvest 2026 has moved at a remarkable pace. But with wheat yields in particular falling short of spring projections, how should farmers respond?
UK wheat yields slump as harvest disappoints
The grain market update for 7th August 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
July on the farm
Jonny James from CCC Agronomy returns to work out why Andrew’s wheat yields have been so disappointing, when harvest 2026 started with some optimism.
Harvest Report: 3 August 2026
Check out our latest report for harvest 2026, with first-hand accounts from arable farmers across the UK.
Black Sea logistics crisis keeps grain markets on edge
The grain market update for 31st July 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
What do grain merchants look for in a seller?
From a grain merchant’s perspective, buying grain is not simply a matter of finding the cheapest load. They also want a seller they can dependably do business with. So what makes a seller attractive to grain merchants?
Black Sea disruption drives wheat futures to 2-year high
The grain market update for 24th July 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Farming Roadmap 2050: key questions for arable farmers
The government's Farming Roadmap 2050 sets out a long-term vision for UK agriculture, but for arable farmers it raises more questions than answers. Here are five key questions growers will be asking, from environmental payments to managing risk.
Harvest Report: 20 July 2026
Check out our second Harvest Report of 2026, with first-hand accounts from arable farmers across the UK.
Wheat prices surge as export disruption rattles markets
The grain market update for 17th July 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Interviews with George Badger and Kaleb Cooper
At Cereals 2026, we caught up with two familiar faces from the industry: George Badger from Ceres Rural and farming contractor and TV personality Kaleb Cooper.