OUR THOUGHTS
From time to time, our experienced consultants take a moment to reflect on recent work, policy news or industry trends. Read what they have to say below and don’t forget, if you’d like to receive updates from us, including news and insights, business updates, and Ceres Publications, subscribe to our mailing list.
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Dr Dannielle Roche
Dec, 19 2024Ceres Research was delighted to deliver its first technical event for clients in early December at the Young Farmers Club in Essex. Alongside farming experts from our partners at Ceres Rural, we provided a comprehensive overview of the 2024 harvest season, reflecting on successes and challenges faced, before looking at strategies for the 2025 season. […]
Dr Dannielle Roche
Nov, 05 2024My name is Danni and I hold a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of East Anglia. Here, I focused my research on mapping the changes of warming sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean and the effect this has on fish migration over a 21-year period. I continued at the same university, […]
Dr Alex Setchfield
Nov, 05 2024My name is Alex, and I have recently joined Ceres Research as its Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager. I am a qualified biological scientist having obtained a PhD in Mechanistic Biology from the University of York, in collaboration with Fera Science, and hold a Master’s degree in Industrial Biotechnology, as well as a Bachelor’s degree […]
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Oct, 01 2024We’re pleased to share with you our Contact Farming Survey 2024 report. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from the last harvest year. We have analysed results across a breadth of agreements, using a significant Ceres Rural dataset. The objective is to provide you with an independent view of CFA performance and […]
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Sep, 10 2024Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate. This edition explains the health and safety responsibilities in new farming arrangements. It identifies the hazards and safety precautions to adopt when hedge cutting and provides a […]
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Jul, 12 2024Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update, a publication that provides independent insights on agricultural issues, from policy and grant funding, to administrative updates and key market information. Read the update here: Farming Update – July 2024. For a downloadable version click here, and for a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing […]
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Apr, 08 2024Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate. This edition highlights metalworking fluids safety, display screen equipment in farm and estate offices, and health and safety signage requirements. It comments on the risks associated with […]
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Mar, 04 2024Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update, a publication that provides independent insights on agricultural issues, from policy and grant funding, to administrative updates and key market information. Read the update here: Farming Update – March 2024. For a downloadable version click here, and for a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing […]
Tim Isaac
Jan, 10 2023Featured in several publications, including Farmers Weekly, Farmers Guardian, Agronomist and Arable Farmer and Anglia Farmer, our Associate Partner Tim Isaac details all the things to think about when it comes to reducing costs in 2023. Read the blog here. Remember, if you want some more detailed FREE advice, tailored specifically to your farm business via Defra’s […]
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Jan, 10 2023Announced on 5th January at the Oxford Farming Conference by Defra farming minister Mark Spencer, payments for the Countryside Stewardship and SFI have been revised to encourage uptake of environmental schemes and to reflect agricultural markets and scheme costs. Countryside Stewardship Payment Rates Payment rates for both Countryside Stewardship revenue options and capital items will […]