Skip to main content

Grainmarketing

Grain marketing

Alongside our agronomic expertise, Frontier is a trusted grain marketing partner; adding value to supply chains and connecting growers with premium markets. Our expertise means we’re able to help growers manage risk associated with grain trading and provide technical insights to maximise returns.

Frontier’s unique market position means we work closely with many large retailers and food and drink businesses, including Warburtons, Cargill, ABF and PepsiCo, providing unrivalled opportunities for growers to add value to and find a home for end produce.
Many of our supply chain partnerships offer growers:
  • Priority access to premium markets and exclusive pricing agreements
  • Sustainable farming rewards through responsible production schemes
  • Export opportunities to reach wider, high-value markets
  • Full transparency and collaboration to build long-term, resilient supply chains
In addition, we facilitate regular grower groups to encourage knowledge sharing across the supply chain and collaboration to ensure farmers benefit from the strongest market opportunities.
This approach to supply chain integration is underpinned by Frontier’s Responsible Choice strategy, where robust partnerships are integral to maintaining the company’s values of retaining integrity, adopting a customer-first approach and sharing our technical expertise with growers and the wider supply chain.
Speak to our experts to discover how our strong partnerships can provide opportunities for your farm business.

T: 0800 227 445

Grain markets move fast, and timing is everything. Whether you trade grain yourself or prefer expert guidance, Frontier’s commodity specialists are here to help you stay ahead of market trends and maximise returns.
We’re proud to offer expert market insights through Frontrunner, Frontier’s weekly grain market round-up, providing in-depth updates on trends, prices and key market drivers.
To receive the market update straight to your inbox - plus other insights from our experts across all areas of crop production - you can subscribe to our Expertise feed.

T: 0800 227 445

Marketing grain isn’t just about selling, it’s about having a strategy that protects your margins, manages risk and maximises returns. Frontier takes a strategic approach to grain marketing, working with growers to develop a robust plan that connects them to the right opportunities, expertise and tools.
With a nationwide team of highly experienced grain marketers, we’re able to provide local market insights to help growers make informed decisions based on region and crop type.
Our online grain trading and market tools, available through MyFarm, allow growers to trade grain easily, keeping abreast of live pricing for all global commodities at any time, from anywhere.

T: 0800 227 445

As grain storage regulations evolve and consumer expectations rise, maintaining quality assurance is more critical than ever. Frontier offers expert support and nationwide storage solutions, combining Frontier-owned grain stores with third-party professional storekeepers and storage co-operatives. This ensures growers meet industry standards while protecting the value of their grain.
To maintain optimal quality, growers can also benefit from grain conditioning, cleaning and drying services. From the moment crops arrive at store, our lab and storage specialists work to preserve harvest quality for as long as the crop remains with us.
Rigorous testing is carried out on arrival, providing insights that:
  • Ensure growers know the standard of grain specifications across all tonnage
  • Help storekeepers manage grain appropriately
  • Match grain varieties to end-user requirements
  • Maintain full traceability and transparency across the supply chain.
Guidance around grain storage and movement compliance can be found on the Red Tractor website.
The 2025 combinable crops grain passport can be downloaded from the AIC website.
Speak to our experts to explore the best grain storage solutions for your business.

T: 0800 227 445

A reliable, representative grain sample gives confidence in quality, ensuring it meets buyer specifications, helping growers make smarter marketing decisions and secure the best market price for crops.
Frontier supports growers with best-practice self-sampling guidance, ensuring growers obtain accurate lab results from home samples to maximise returns.
For help getting started with on-farm sampling, contact our advisors or view our best practice guide on how to collect accurate samples here.
Speak to our advisors to learn more about on-farm sampling and best practice.

T: 0800 227 445

Frontier is proud to be the trusted marketing partner for several professional grain handling and storage co-operatives including Camgrain, Chichester Grain, Woldgrain Storage, Aberdeen Grain and Isle of Wight Grain.
Frontier supports these co-operatives and their members by providing grain trading expertise alongside access to a range of profitable end markets. This, coupled with the scale and stability of Frontier’s business, means co-operatives are better positioned to navigate unpredictable markets, particularly during times of uncertainty and volatility.
Working with these co-operatives is of huge significance to Frontier, as it enables us to strengthen and add value right across the UK grain supply chain.
Speak to our experts to learn more about our trusted marketing partnerships and opportunities to add value to your farm business.

T: 0800 227 445