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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
Aug, 01 2025This month's digest includes:
• Updates on Straw Prices, APR & BPR, and the CSHT scheme
• Industry news covering herbicide resistance tests, ongoing ADOPT funding, ammunition & abstraction bans
• Latest science on soil organic carbon increases from SLM, non-invasive detection of drought stress in potatoes, catch crop diversity importance for carbon stocks and cover crop decision support tool insights
• Key reports on Sustainable Farming Scheme for Wales and Farming Profitability Review
• Ceres Research Updates - including July's Agronomy Club recording, Fields of the Future podcast episode and the Farming Update Plus
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jul, 25 2025Welcome 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 […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jul, 18 2025This July, Ceres Research joined Timac AGRO UK at their second annual Farming Innovation and Technology Showcase (FITS) to present findings from independent trials of Timac’s biostimulant products and share insights into their impact on soil health and crop performance. The FITS East event, held at Billups Siding Farm in Cambridgeshire, focused on arable systems and featured biostimulant demonstrations, with Ceres Research leading providing technical support for the trials.
Tim Isaac
Jul, 23 2025Introducing Fields of the Future, a new podcast for farmers who want to get the most out of their farm businesses and unlock their agricultural potential. Each episode brings together voices […]
Ceres Research
Jul, 09 2025Each 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 […]
Tim Isaac
Jul, 07 2025In today’s ever-changing agricultural landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just access to data – it demands insight, clarity, and a trusted source of analysis. That’s where […]
Tim Isaac
Jul, 03 2025Introducing Fields of the Future, a new podcast for farmers who want to get the most out of their farm businesses and unlock their agricultural potential. Each episode brings together voices […]
Dr Alex Setchfield
Jul, 01 2025Ceres research have recently endorsed the latest AHDB management strategies for oilseed rape (OSR) in relation to cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB). This document details the strongest set of CSFB […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jun, 18 2025Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies Fund (ADOPT) is part of Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme, with the aim to fund on-farm trial and demonstration projects to improve adoption of new […]
Dr Alex Setchfield
Jun, 16 2025The UK Chancellor has unveiled the Government’s latest Spending Review, outlining departmental budgets for 2026/27 to 2028/29. Within the constraints of tight fiscal rules, the Chancellor has prioritised capital investment, […]