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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
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, 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, 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.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Nov, 05 2025This month's digest includes:
• Welsh SFS evidence, extension offer for CSMT, EU Soil Monitoring Law
• Industry news including: New Commissioner for Tenant Farming, IHT updates, funding opportunities
• Latest science on bio-efficiency of foliar herbicides, 10-year field evidence of weather and cultivation influence on yields, & neonic swaps.
• Key reports including AFN's 'Roadmap for Resilience' and new Sustainable Livestock guidelines.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Nov, 05 2025A brief fertiliser supply update covering supply challenges for 2026 including EU tariffs, new carbon costs, Chinese export restrictions, and rising input prices—plus practical steps for UK growers to secure supply and manage risk in a volatile market.
Ceres Research
Nov, 05 2025As Ceres Research Turns one, we look back at how it all began, the achievements to date, and what we’re looking forward to next.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 30 2025This article shares insights on integrating digital data across farm systems which is key to turning “data-rich but insight-poor” farms into resilient, efficient operations. While algorithms may offer insights, farmers provide the wisdom.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 29 2025This publication examines the 2025 harvest season, highlighting the effects of drought and heat on crop yields. It analyses how farm basics like soil type and location influenced gross margins and provides evidence-based strategies to control the controllable, make best use of your soil types and ultimately optimise outcomes.