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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 Robb
Mar, 13 2026Our Define > Develop > Demonstrate pathway offers ag‑tech innovators a clear, evidence‑driven route from early R&D to farmer adoption, combining independent evaluation, rigorous on‑farm trials, and tailored knowledge‑exchange activities to generate credible data, showcase real‑world impact and accelerate market readiness.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 27 2026This month's digest includes:
• Crop Watch: the newest element of the Monthly Digest, giving you a snapshot of what's happening in the field.
• NFU Conference 26 announcements, FETF, East Anglia Nozzle Grants, Farmer Collaboration Fund, news on the new nutrient management tool, emerging details on the 2026 SFI offer and the Deer Impacts Policy Statement.
• Latest science on the potential efficacy of olive oil to boost pyrethroid potency, and farmer-led research showing the positive impacts on herbal leys on soil health and milk yield in dairy systems.
• Market Snapshot: providing you with a high-level overview of commodity prices.
• Key reports including the challenges of workforce shortages and the potential impact of the Dynamic Alignment on UK agriculture.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 20 2026As discussions progress between the UK and the EU on a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, one proposal is gaining particular attention across UK agriculture: dynamic alignment. This would […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 02 2026This month's digest includes:
- Hedgerow management.
- Industry news including: Anglian Water funding opportunities, Environment Agency updates over fuel oil storage and sheep carcase classification updates.
- Latest science on wheat grain size for breeding, findings from the LEGUMINOSE project and effects of biochar on maize after a 3-year field trial.
- Key reports including the the White Paper on Water.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 22 20262025 was an informative year for UK agriculture, marked by a series of influential reports that mapped out the sector’s challenges and opportunities. Climate, Nature, and Resilience The year began with […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 29 2026Biostimulants are gaining momentum in agriculture as innovative tools to potentially boost crop health, resilience, and yield. But what exactly are they, how do they work, and what hurdles remain before they become […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 05 2026This month's digest includes:
- Planning and Infrastructure Bill updates, Livestock Law Changes, & Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme guidance.
- Industry news including: increased payments for vet visits, Anglian Water sprayer filling support fund, 2026 LENS Resilience Funding, ALC guidelines, combinable crop contracts survey, updates on the Environmental Improvement Plan, and the latest announcements from the OFC.
- Latest science on AI training for black-grass and putting a financial value on the co-benefits of soil carbon sequestration in England and Wales.
- Key reports including the Farming Profitability Review, Weed Control Handbook, Church Commissioners Nature and Biodiversity Report, IGD's value case for baselining England's farmland & Animal Welfare Strategy.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 08 20262025 highlighted the need to plan for volatility, rather than relying on “average” years. Soil type and rotation diversity emerged as critical factors—farms with robust soil structure and varied rotations showed greater […]
Ceres Research
Dec, 16 2025The Ceres AgriStrategy Conference, held on 4th December 2025, brought together farmers, agronomists and industry leaders for a full day of insight, challenge and practical discussion. Chaired by Tim Isaac, […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Dec, 03 2025This month's digest includes:
• CS capital claim support, changes in requirements for rodenticides
• Industry news including: new CEO to lead RPA and new national forest in the ox-cam corridor and the budget
• Latest science ancestral wheat traits paving the way for modern agriculture and soil microbial resilience to drought/flooding
• Key reports including framework from the new Tenant Farming Commissioner and key agricultural statistics.