grain

Scottish growers facing 'financial crisis' as early harvest takes its toll

Arable

Scottish growers facing 'financial crisis' as early harvest takes its toll

Prices could sink lower owing to poor malting quality and challenging feed market

clock 18 September 2025 • 3 min read
An eye on the grain market: Wheat prices may be depressed but at least they have stopped falling

Arable

An eye on the grain market: Wheat prices may be depressed but at least they have stopped falling

Global wheat futures markets continue to struggle in the face of oversupply and questionable demand

clock 04 September 2025 • 3 min read
Irish grain sector reaches 'crisis point'

Arable Business

Irish grain sector reaches 'crisis point'

Irish farmers have been called to a ‘crisis’ meeting by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), highlighting the loss-making scenario farmers were facing

clock 31 August 2025 • 2 min read
Falling grain prices and mixed yields pile pressure on arable farmers

Arable

Falling grain prices and mixed yields pile pressure on arable farmers

Latest AHDB report says while progress has been strong, declining prices may 'weigh heavily' on growers

clock 24 August 2025 • 2 min read
UK food trade deficit grows, driven by lack of UK grain and increase in animal product imports

Politics

UK food trade deficit grows, driven by lack of UK grain and increase in animal product imports

The UK’s food and drink trade deficit grew again in the first quarter of 2025, having ballooned since Brexit

clock 31 May 2025 • 4 min read
US-UK trade deal poses an 'existential threat' to domestic bioethanol production, warn firms

Politics

US-UK trade deal poses an 'existential threat' to domestic bioethanol production, warn firms

Company bosses demand Gov takes action to protect 'sovereign capability'

clock 13 May 2025 • 3 min read
Brazil expecting record grain harvest

Arable

Brazil expecting record grain harvest

Brazilian producers were forecast to produce a record harvest this year, according to Brazil's National Supply Company (Conab)

clock 17 February 2025 • 1 min read
Digital grain passport plans edge closer

Arable

Digital grain passport plans edge closer

AHDB agrees to use levy funds to cover the running costs of a passport scheme

clock 03 February 2025 • 2 min read
Frontier announces new managing director

Arable Business

Frontier announces new managing director

Mark Aitchison has stepped down from the role after 20 years

clock 12 January 2025 • 1 min read
Seeds expert sets out guide to successful spring barley cultivation

Arable

Seeds expert sets out guide to successful spring barley cultivation

Growers must consider multiple factors including market knowledge, variety, condition and tilling in order to maximise yield

clock 06 December 2024 • 5 min read