Concerns grow over global wheat production
The grain market update for 22nd May 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Ask An Expert: Ed Stanford on seed breeding
What should all UK arable farmers know about seed breeding? Andrew Huxham talks to Ed Stanford from RAGT Seeds in our latest Ask An Expert video.
Wheat prices surge as production forecasts collapse
The grain market update for 15th May 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
How to assess a grain marketing strategy
Profit alone doesn’t tell the whole story. We look at different ways to review and improve your grain marketing strategy season after season.
Grain traders wait on US–Iran peace deal negotiations
The grain market update for 8th May 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
April on the farm
It’s been a case of “expect the unexpected” at Andrew Huxham’s arable farm in West Sussex. Catch the latest video diary from our co-founder.
Wheat prices soar as focus shifts to new crop risks
The grain market update for 1st May 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Protein pressure ahead! Could 2026 be a tight year for group 1 wheat?
High fuel and fertiliser costs are causing many growers to review nitrogen strategies – which could have knock-on effects for group 1 wheat availability. We look at the rising protein risks and whether they present a strategic selling opportunity.
Ensus returns despite global surplus pressure
The grain market update for 24th April 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Should I hold crop over? Old crop decisions in an oversupplied market
With abundant supply depressing grain prices, does it make sense to carry old crop over to the new marketing year? And, if so, should you lock in a price on your stored grain by forward-selling now?
Global wheat glut deepens while US drought risks persist
The grain market update for 17th April 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Ask An Expert: Kaleb Cooper on working with contractors
How can you get the best out of working with contractors? In our latest Ask An Expert video, Kaleb Cooper shares no-nonsense advice from years of working as a contractor with UK farmers.
Wheat swings on US–Iran ceasefire, while fertiliser concerns remain
The grain market update for 10th April 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Your new crop checklist: are you ready to start selling?
Realistic tonnages, reliable costs and clear targets provide the foundation for confident selling. We run through a quick checklist to make sure your new crop plan is in good shape.
Markets remain cautious as geopolitics and costs apply pressure
The grain market update for 3rd April 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
March on the farm
Andrew Huxham, arable farmer and co-founder of Hectare Trading, shares the latest news from his West Sussex farm in this month’s video diary.
Mixed signals on Iran war cause uncertainty in global grain markets
The grain market update for 27th March 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Wheat markets diverge as risk builds for 2026
The price gap between old and new crop is widening as rising energy and fertiliser costs weigh on 2026 wheat production. We take a look at the current wheat market.
War in Middle East drives rising input costs
The grain market update for 20th March 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
Have you started selling your new crop yet?
Many farmers are starting to price a portion of their 2026 crop, hoping to capture short-term price spikes in an otherwise oversupplied market. So is it time to sell your new crop?