A newsletter dedicated not only to the latest news and price trends for agricultural commodities, but also to potential developments and changes in feed formulations for various livestock. The IDENA Formulation Team hopes you enjoy reading it!
Having given an initial overview of the volumes, let’s now turn to the field results! Based on the findings of our internal analyses and data from our clients, we present the nutritional profiles of the wheat, barley and triticale from the 2026 crop year. Between the June scorch and the very dry harvests, here are the key points to bear in mind when adjusting your formulation matrices.
Once again, let’s take a closer look at the soft wheat harvest results:
The scorch experienced in June led to a concentration effect, pushing protein content to high levels, ranging from 10.5 to 12.2 per cent. With a protein content significantly higher than the 2025 average (11.3% vs 10.5%), this harvest makes it possible to optimise the overall cost of high-protein feeds by slightly reducing the inclusion of oilseed meal.
Conversely, the reduced grain filling has resulted in a stable or even slightly lower starch content, ranging between 59.7 per cent and 64.4 per cent. Although the overall energy value remains satisfactory, regional variations are apparent, with a lower starch content in Poitou and a better-preserved starch content in the Centre and South-East regions.
According to Arvalis, there appears to be low pressure from field mycotoxins (DON, ZEA) — a finding confirmed by our initial analysis results — but attention must now focus on storage toxins (Ochratoxin A) given the temperature of the grain at harvest.
Find all the key figures, Agreste volumes and regional quality maps here.
In September, maize prices continued to rise, whilst prices for other cereals fell. There was also a rise in the price of oilseed meal.
This month, we are seeing a rise in the prices of lamb, duck and dairy cow feed mixes, whilst chicken and pig feed mixes are falling. The price of layer feed, however, remains stable.
There is very little change between August and September. The fall in the price of soya meal and LP sunflower meal is offset by the rise in the price of rapeseed.
This month’s release of re-milled grain and the fall in sorghum prices are offset by the rise in wheat prices.
The formula remains unchanged from last month.
Pig:
Triticale and barley prices are rising this month to offset the fall in pea prices. The protein content of the peas is being replaced by a new mix of oilseed meal, with low-protein sunflower meal giving way to high-protein sunflower meal, rapeseed and soya.
The rise in wheat prices and the inclusion of sorghum this month offset the removal of maize from the formula. Rapeseed meal and beet pulp have increased to compensate for the fall in LP sunflower meal and the removal of DDGS.
In contrast to last month, triticale and rapeseed meal help to offset the fall in bran (-14 per cent). Rapeseed ensures the fibre content in the formulation.
The fall in the price of barley is offset by the rise in the prices of triticale and bran.
As soya meal is more profitable than toasted soya beans, it offsets the 5 per cent fall in GST.
Chicken:
As with last month, there have been some minor adjustments, but these do not alter the formula’s profile.
