Milling premiums collapse: sell now or hold out?
Milling wheat prices remain considerably higher than a year ago, but the premium over feed wheat has all but disappeared. We look at the factors behind the collapse and what the future holds for quality wheat.
French corn crisis supports demand amid falling wheat futures
The grain market update for 23rd October 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Avoid the double penalty of unpriced grain storage
Holding crop without securing a price is a gamble. You are exposed to falling markets – and forgo the benefit of market carry – while your storage costs continue to mount.
US corn forecast weighs on global wheat markets
The grain market update for 16th October 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Ask An Expert: Steven Atherton on co-operative storage
How can you use co-operative storage while keeping control over your own grain marketing? Steven Atherton from Camgrain explores the value of using a co-op in our latest Ask An Expert video.
Wheat prices firm as global supply concerns build
The grain market update for 9th October 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
The role of data in modern grain trading
You already use data to make better decisions in the field. The same approach can help achieve stronger margins when it comes to selling your grain.
Tight UK wheat supply supports prices despite September slide
The grain market update for 2nd October 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
September on the farm
Andrew Huxham reflects on the chaos of the latest SFI window and the personal pressures of farming, at his arable farm in West Sussex.
Thousands miss out as SFI budget disappears within hours
The grain market update for 25th September 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
The Hectare Trading Roadshow
Highlights from the first Hectare Trading Roadshow, held at Little Rollright Farm on 17 September 2026, with Tom Macfarlane, Kieran Walsh and Jake Freestone.
Rising input costs keep UK wheat margins under pressure
The grain market update for 18th September 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Harvest 2026: what really happened?
What’s the full story of harvest 2026? We’ve been digging into the data to find out what this year’s harvest could mean for grain prices, farm margins and your own marketing decisions.
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.