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.
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.
US–Iran ceasefire has renewed uncertainty
The grain market update for 10th July 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Harvest 2026: selling grain on the move
Harvest is the most relentless time of the year. So how can you stay ahead of the market and secure the best price when you’re flat out in the field?
Harvest Report: 6 July 2026
Check out our first Harvest Report of 2026, with first-hand accounts from arable farmers across the UK.
USDA acreage surprise fails to lift wheat market
The grain market update for 3rd July 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
June on the farm
Jonny James from CCC joins Andrew Huxham to discuss the use of crop trials, current crop conditions on Andrew’s farm in West Sussex and the prospects for harvest 2026.
Fertiliser prices drop as Hormuz traffic resumes
The grain market update for 26th June 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
The Future of Grain Marketing: panel discussion
How much value could better grain marketing add to your bottom line? Watch our full panel discussion from Cereals 2026, with James Peck, Ryan McCormack, Andrew Huxham and Lizzie Blower.
US–Iran deal eases input fears but pressures oilseeds
The grain market update for 19th June 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
What’s next for UK farming? Insights from Cereals 2026
We explore some of the highlights and key themes of this year’s Cereals, including grain marketing advice, agricultural policy and the latest market outlook.
Rain relieves crop concerns but pressures feed wheat prices
The grain market update for 12th June 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Cereals 2026: finding profitability in challenging times
Cereals 2026 will bring the UK arable farming sector together for two days focused on the future of UK agriculture. We preview some of the highlights.
Dry spring cuts crop ratings as wheat futures retreat
The grain market update for 5th June 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
May on the farm
This month Andrew Huxham is joined by Harry, who was driving the crop sprayer that caught fire in April. Find out about their search for a new sprayer to stay on top of applications at a critical time on the farm.
Global wheat fortunes diverge amid weather extremes
The grain market update for 29th May 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Why waiting until harvest isn’t really a marketing strategy
While “wait and see” may feel like a low-risk approach, it can leave you open to sudden market moves with very little flexibility. We look at the benefits of a more proactive marketing strategy.