OSR and cereals planting hits 20-year low

AHDB’s latest Planting and Variety Survey shows ‘dramatic decline’ despite a modest rise in barley and oats

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Analysts at the levy board said the wet weather had been a major factor, impacting both winter and spring planting.
Image:

Analysts at the levy board said the wet weather had been a major factor, impacting both winter and spring planting.

Planting of cereals and oilseed rape (OSR) across Great Britain has fallen by 5%, hitting the lowest level for more than two decades, a new study has revealed. AHDB's latest Planting and Variety Survey,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Arable

Currency and global trends impact UK grain market
Arable

Currency and global trends impact UK grain market

Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the grain markets

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 03 July 2026 • 4 min read
Lancashire grower titled 'Soil Farmer of the Year'
Arable

Lancashire grower titled 'Soil Farmer of the Year'

Running for 11 years, the prestigious ‘Soil Farmer of the Year’ was awarded on day one of Groundswell, with three arable farmers shortlisted for the award

Ashleigh Ellwood
Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 02 July 2026 • 3 min read
Groundswell: Bio-pesticides, niche cropping ideas and regenerative cash crops take centre stage
Arable

Groundswell: Bio-pesticides, niche cropping ideas and regenerative cash crops take centre stage

From RNAi biological pesticides and IPM strategy to profitable pulse rotations and cash crops, Groundswell's opening day showcased regenerative innovations designed to improve resilience, soil health and farm profitability

Ashleigh Ellwood
Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 01 July 2026 • 3 min read