Oil price swings drive volatility across global grain markets
The grain market update for 13th March 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
How to lock in premiums on milling wheat
When global uncertainty drives increased market volatility, milling premiums can change quickly. We look at the recent history of milling premiums and how you can lock them in with premium-only contracts.
Iran conflict rattles energy markets, adding volatility to grain prices
The grain market update for 6th March 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
February on the farm
Andrew Huxham, arable farmer and co-founder of Hectare Trading, shares the latest from his West Sussex farm in his regular video diary.
Midlands Feed Wheat £169 (up £1), Milling Wheat £180 (up £6)
The grain market update for 27th February 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Ask An Expert: Nick Matthews on the buyer’s perspective
Nick Matthews, a wheat trader with over 40 years’ experience, is our latest guest for Ask An Expert. Nick is answering the question, “How do buyers decide what price they’re prepared to pay?”
OSR soars as Paris rapeseed tops €490
The grain market update for 20th February 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
What really sets the price of your oilseed rape?
With oilseed rape trading at £420/t ex-farm before oil bonuses this week, we take a look at the global factors which affect local OSR prices.
Wheat futures lack direction while UK demand remains weak
The grain market update for 13th February 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
How to choose your grain marketing strategy
Before you build a detailed selling schedule, it’s worth stepping back to think about your higher-level strategy – and whether it genuinely suits both your business and your personality.
Midlands feed wheat up £2 to £168
The grain market update for 6th February 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
January on the farm
Andrew Huxham, arable farmer and co-founder of Hectare Trading, shares the latest from his West Sussex farm in his regular video diary.
Weak dollar boosts US exports while UK wheat prices languish
The grain market update for 30th January 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Ask An Expert: Edward Hutley on contract farming
In our latest Ask An Expert video, Edward Hutley from Ceres Rural answers the question, “What can contract farmers do to ensure profitability?”
Midlands feed wheat falls back to £167
The grain market update for 23rd January 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
LAMMA 2026 round-up
Last week the Hectare Trading team headed to the NEC for LAMMA 2026 – and it was great to see such a strong turnout from across the industry.
The number trap: why it might not pay to delay
When prices are low and the outlook offers little encouragement, the hardest decision can be accepting what the market is telling you now – rather than waiting for a number to which it may not return.
Global wheat and barley production holds back UK prices
The grain market update for 16th January 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
December on the farm
A regular video diary by Andrew Huxham, arable farmer and co-founder of Hectare Trading, sharing the latest experience from his West Sussex farm.
UK and European wheat futures start 2026 on the back foot
The grain market update for 9th January 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.