This week on the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Asterra Procurement Manager Chris Pickles, dairy market analyst Chris Walkland and producer Becki Reay to explore the key factors currently driving feed markets. Chris Walkland provides his usual milk market update before the conversation turns to the impact of global events, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and tensions in the Middle East, on grain supply, pricing and market volatility. The episode also examines how El Niño and South American weather patterns could influence global crop production in the months ahead, and what this means for UK dairy farmers. With discussion around protein feeds, cereals, maize markets, forage stocks and feed-buying strategies, the episode provides insight into the feed market outlook, future pricing trends and the key factors influencing markets, helping farmers make informed decisions around the timing of feed purchases.