UK Grain Prices Soar as Record-Breaking Temperatures Fuel Early Harvest

The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures and dry weather, leading to an early harvest and increased grain prices.

Combines have been working for over a week in the Borders, cutting winter barley at around 14% moisture. In England, the winter barley harvest is finished, with some farmers now into spring barley as well.

The UK's ability to compete in export markets is being hindered by the strength of sterling versus the euro, which is at its highest level for over a year and still rising.