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September on the farm
Andrew Huxham reflects on the chaos of the latest SFI window and the personal pressures of farming, at his arable farm in West Sussex.
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Thousands miss out as SFI budget disappears within hours
The grain market update for 25th September 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner
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Rising input costs keep UK wheat margins under pressure
The grain market update for 18th September 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner
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Harvest 2026: what really happened?
What’s the full story of harvest 2026? We’ve been digging into the data to find out what this year’s harvest could mean for grain prices, farm margins and your own marketing decisions.
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Matthew Turner
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Russian export disruption keeps wheat market on edge
The grain market update for 11th September 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner
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How to get the best value from stored grain
Stored grain only adds value if the market is paying you enough to cover the cost of waiting to sell. Treat storage as part of your marketing strategy – whether the grain is in your own shed, a commercial store or a co-op.
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Matthew Turner
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Tight supply adds fuel to feed wheat rally
The grain market update for 4th September 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner
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August on the farm
Andrew Huxham turns his attention to establishing summer catch crops and preparing seed for next year at his farm in West Sussex, and takes a gamble on oilseed rape.
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Andrew Huxham
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Feed wheat steady despite Russia visit volatility
The grain market update for 28th August 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner
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Managing risk in volatile grain markets
From heatwaves to geopolitical shifts, grain prices can swing in hours. Trying to time the absolute peak isn't a strategy – it's speculation. While you can't control global markets, you can control your response.
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Matthew Turner
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Feed wheat climbs as Black Sea exports collapse
The grain market update for 21st August 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner
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Six ways a Hectare Membership can improve your grain marketing
The Hectare Membership gives you more detail about your own position and the market around you, helping you make decisions with greater context. We break down the ways a Hectare Membership can enhance your grain marketing.
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Matthew Turner
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Wheat rallies above £200 as WASDE cuts crop forecasts
The grain market update for 14th August 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner
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Harvest 2026: record pace, falling yields
Harvest 2026 has moved at a remarkable pace. But with wheat yields in particular falling short of spring projections, how should farmers respond?
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Matthew Turner
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UK wheat yields slump as harvest disappoints
The grain market update for 7th August 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner
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July on the farm
Jonny James from CCC Agronomy returns to work out why Andrew’s wheat yields have been so disappointing, when harvest 2026 started with some optimism.
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Andrew Huxham
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Harvest Report: 3 August 2026
Check out our latest report for harvest 2026, with first-hand accounts from arable farmers across the UK.
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Andrew Huxham
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Black Sea logistics crisis keeps grain markets on edge
The grain market update for 31st July 2026. Brought to you by Hectare Trading.
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Matthew Turner