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.
Grain marketing in January: planning for the year ahead
January is the perfect time to make clear decisions about both your unsold grain and your new crop. Each crop faces different market conditions and should serve different strategic goals within your business.
Intense global competition weighs on UK and European grain markets
The grain market update for 19th December 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
The UK grain market in 2025: arable margins under pressure
We look back on another challenging year for UK arable farming. What are the key market factors that have placed farm profitability under sustained pressure in 2025, and what are the prospects for 2026?
Global record harvests weigh on grain prices
The grain market update for 12th December 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
November on the farm
The latest diary from Andrew Huxham, arable farmer and co-founder of Hectare Trading, sharing his experience from his West Sussex farm.
How to measure carry against your storage costs
Selling your crop forward can be a good option when prices are low, but how can you work out whether the carry is enough to cover your extra costs for holding on to your crop?
Sterling strength puts pressure on wheat
The grain market update for 5th December 2025. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.