Great Britain barley straw big square bale price: Scotland
Great Britain barley straw big square bale price: Scotland stood at £90 per tonne in Jul 2026, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). It is one of the indicators in the Agricultural prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2025 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hay and straw, Scotland | |||||||||||
| Barley straw, big square bale | 90 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 88 | |
| Wheat straw, big square bale | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 |
Understanding great Britain barley straw big square bale price: Scotland
Scottish cereal merchants and agricultural suppliers record market transaction values for barley straw presented in large square bales. This regional series measures bedding and roughage commodities produced exclusively on Scottish farms, separating barley residue from wheat straw and hay products listed in parallel Scottish schedule rows. Values reflect direct trading at the farm gate or local merchant store, excluding delivery tariffs.
Reading Scottish straw prices requires careful attention to northern harvest schedules, which run later than those in southern Britain and directly influence autumn market entry timing. Year-on-year comparisons provide the most reliable analytical foundation, smoothing out the seasonal price vacuum that occurs during summer combining months. Researchers must avoid treating these figures as representative of Great Britain as a whole, given unique regional transport bottlenecks and livestock distributions.
Frequently asked questions
- Are agricultural holdings in Wales included in this data series?
- No, this series covers Scottish production only and excludes Welsh or English data.
- What bale shape is specified for this barley straw index?
- The series tracks large square bales exclusively.
- How does harvest timing affect Scottish straw price interpretation?
- Later harvesting windows in northern latitudes shift the annual price formation cycle compared to southern regions.