Commodity Trading
Robin Appel launches sustainable oat programme
Independent grain merchant Robin Appel has launched a new short closed-supply chain for sustainably-grown oats with processor Framptons. A group of 15 participating oat growers will have their farms measured across six environmental...
FEFAC calls for EU feed drought mitigation measures
European feed trade association Fefac is calling for EU measures to mitigate the effect of this summer’s heat and drought on forage and feed crop production. Data from Fefac's national feed industry member associations confirm...
Dairy UK to require deforestation-free feed from 2027
Dairy UK, the trade body representing UK milk processor companies and co-operatives handling some 80% of domestic milk production, is to require all dairy feed to be free of forest-risk ingredients from the end of 2026. The AIC has...
Voltloader extends its electric truck charging network
Electric haulage specialist Voltloader is partnering with commercial vehicle energy hub business Aegis Energy in a move to expand the reach of electric trucks in UK agriculture. The partners intend to have facilities on every major...
ADM to open new Greenock feed ingredient terminal
ADM is to expand its feed ingredient operations in Scotland with a new storage and berthing facility at the Port of Greenock. This builds on the company’s existing capacity at King George V Dock in Glasgow. The deep-water location at...
Average UK 2026 OSR yield set to break 4 tonnes/ha
United Oilseeds predicts that the average UK oilseed rape (OSR) yield from harvest 2026 will exceed 4 tonnes/ha for the first time. The previous record UK yield was 3.9/tonnes ha, achieved in both 2011 and 2017. AHDB data shows the...