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.

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.

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?

When grain prices rise, the opportunity to lock in a better return can seem to be over before it’s begun. What are the causes of short-lived market rallies, and how can you make sure you don’t miss the next move?

Growers of milling-grade wheat face twin uncertainties over prices and crop quality. We take a look at the recent collapse in the milling premium. What’s driving the trend – and what can you do about it?

Holding on to your grain when prices are the lowest we’ve seen in a year might seem a sensible way to wait for better returns. But the reality is more complex – and the risks of holding on can often outweigh the potential rewards.

With harvest fast approaching, is it worth holding on to old crop, or is now the time to clear out the sheds? Or maybe you don’t have a choice and are looking to sell in a hurry. We take a look at the latest market signals.