Arable
UK Barley Supply 2026/27: Smallest Crop Since 2012 and the Price Outlook
UK barley supply is tight in 2026/27: AHDB puts the crop at 5.6Mt, the smallest since 2012/13. What it means for feed buyers, sellers and prices.
From the fields and beyond
Arable farming in the UK
Arable farming written from a Suffolk farm that took on combinable crops two years ago, alongside the salad and veg ground that’s been there for twenty-one. Drilling decisions, fertiliser strategy, soil health, variety choice and the agronomy calls that change the gross margin.
Arable
Aphids are now a whole-farm problem, and spraying harder won’t solve it
Britain doesn't have one aphid problem. Why the right response in iceberg lettuce is different from wheat, beet or potatoes, what Australia, New Zealand, the US and…
Crops
What supermarkets, processors and foodservice buyers require from fresh produce growers
What Tesco and other supermarkets, processing factories and foodservice wholesalers check before they buy from a grower: assurance, audits, specifications, Brix and labelling.
Crops
Which Route to Market for Your Crop? A Working Grower’s Guide to the Five Channels That Move UK Fresh Produce in 2026
A working grower's comparison of the five UK routes to market for fresh produce: wholesale markets, supermarket contracts, foodservice, direct sales and box schemes, with prices, payment…
Arable
UK Wheat Prices 2026: Feed Wheat, Milling Premiums and What Moves the Market
Last updated: 20 October 2026. Facts last checked against primary sources: 21 October 2026. The price table and the market analysis cover AHDB figures for the week…
Arable
Apple Picking Near Me 2026: UK Orchard Map, Season, Prices & Booking
Find apple picking near me in 2026 with a verified UK orchard map, picking dates, varieties, prices, booking, dog rules and accessibility.
Arable
Winter Wheat Drilling Dates UK 2026: Seed Rate Calculator
Check UK winter wheat drilling dates and calculate seed rates from TGW, germination and field survival. Plan autumn 2026 field by field, with sources.
Arable
Sunflower Fields Near Me 2026: UK Map, Picking Dates & Prices
Find sunflower fields near me in 2026 with a verified UK map, opening dates, PYO details, prices, booking, dog rules and accessibility.
Arable
Pumpkin Picking Near Me 2026: UK Farm Map, Dates, Prices and Booking
Find pumpkin picking near me in 2026 with a verified UK farm map, opening dates, prices, booking links, dog rules and accessibility details.
Crops
Bristol Fruit Market 2026: A Working Grower’s Guide to St Philip’s
A working grower's guide to Bristol Wholesale Market at St Philip's in 2026: hours, salesman commission, South West and Welsh buyer mix, entry costs.
