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.
Feed wheat edges higher and OSR rebounds
The grain market update for 10th October 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
How to lock in value before your seed is in the ground
Prices might feel a long way off when you’re planning next year’s crop, but it’s never too early to lock in value and control your risk. Forward-selling isn’t just for harvest-ready grain – it’s a year-round tool for strategic grain marketing.
US wheat supplies pressure global markets
The grain market update for 3rd October 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Hunting value: how to spot regional pockets of demand in a weak grain market
With UK grain prices weighed down by high global supply, there may still be tactical opportunities to achieve more value for your crop. The key is to look closer to home and identify regional pockets of demand.
Milling wheat prices hold steady
The grain market update for 26th September 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
The year so far: what are the main wheat market moves of 2025?
With tariffs and trade deals hitting wheat prices, unstable milling premiums and a changing bioethanol landscape, 2025 has already thrown up plenty for UK wheat farmers to consider. So where should you look for value now?
Wheat and OSR find support in stronger dollar
The grain market update for 19th September 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Don’t chase the market: planning for long-term profitability
Even in a tough market, the fundamentals of good grain marketing remain the same. As attention turns to next year’s harvest cycle, how can you promote stability rather than speculation?
Milling wheat and rapeseed prices climb as feed wheat stays flat
The grain market update for 12th September 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Harvest 2025: why yield averages don’t tell the whole story
As harvest 2025 draws to a close, a clearer picture is emerging of the UK’s grain supply. Extreme yield variability is the standout story – and it’s placing some farms under real pressure while others are reporting bumper crops.
Strong global wheat supply pressures the market
The grain market update for 5th September 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Are you clear on your cost of production?
With rising input costs and pressure on grain prices, knowing your cost of production is key if you want to stay in control of your margins. We look at how to calculate the breakeven price for each crop you grow.
Milling wheat and oilseed prices under pressure
The grain market update for 29th August 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Beyond benchmarks: how do you find grain prices you can trust?
How do you know if you’re being offered a fair price for your grain? If you can’t be sure, you could be missing out on pounds per tonne, which quickly mounts up to thousands of lost income across your crop.
Harvest progress report: 25 August 2025
A round-up of harvest progress from Hectare Trading users across the country.