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UK arable farmers intend to plant 415,000ha of oilseed rape for harvest 2027, up 28% on 2026 and the largest area since 2019, according to The Andersons Centre's Early Bird Survey for AHDB. Spring barley intentions are down 11% to 531,000ha, the lowest since 2006, and total barley area is forecast down 7% to 897,000ha.
A larger rapeseed area adds to future UK and EU oilseed meal supply, which weighs on canola and rapeseed-based meal prices. Lower spring barley plantings tighten UK feed barley supply and could support barley prices.
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