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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 Roche

Dr Dannielle Roche

Nov, 05 2024
Meet Dannielle Roche Research and Knowledge Exchange Assistant at Ceres Research

My 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

Dr Alex Setchfield

Nov, 05 2024
Meet Dr Alex Setchfield Research & Knowledge Exchange Manager at Ceres Research

My 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 […]

Ceres Research

Ceres Research

Oct, 01 2024
Contract Farming Survey 2024

We’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 […]

Ceres Research

Ceres Research

Sep, 10 2024
Health & Safety Bulletin – September 2024

Each 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 […]

Ceres Research

Ceres Research

Jul, 12 2024
Farming Update – July 2024

Welcome 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 […]

Ceres Research

Ceres Research

Apr, 08 2024
HEALTH & SAFETY BULLETIN – APRIL 2024

Each 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 […]

Ceres Research

Ceres Research

Mar, 04 2024
Farming Update – March 2024

Welcome 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

Tim Isaac

Jan, 10 2023
Top 10 tips to reduce arable-related costs

Featured 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 […]

Ceres Research

Ceres Research

Jan, 10 2023
Introducing The New SFI Management Payments & Revised Countryside Stewardship Rates

Announced 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 […]

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