LOG in
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.
Filter by:
Dr Dannielle Robb
May, 29 2026With rain forecast into next week, there’s still potential for crops to utilise late-applied N – if there’s enough moisture to move it into the rooting zone. We’ve pulled together a quick insight on how much rain different fertiliser types need to become available based on anecdotal evidence.
Dr Dannielle Robb
May, 05 2026This month’s digest covers FETF extension dates, Environmental Stewardship and CS revenue claims, BNG updates, various funding opportunities across the country and a reminder of The Renters Rights Act. Latest innovations, a Market Snapshot and key reports including updates to the Spring 2026 Farm Business Survey Intelligence Report, and statistics on Farm Business Management Practices in England 24/25 are also shared.
Dr Alex Setchfield
May, 06 2026Ceres Research is pleased to be partnering in a newly awarded Innovate UK ADOPT project: Technical Benchmarking for Improved Farm Performance. We will be working alongside Agronomy Research Circle, Assimila, and two innovative arable farmers, Will Oliver and David Passmore, who will each lead regional farmer benchmarking groups. The project brings together farmer-led benchmarking, independent […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Apr, 21 2026Fertiliser markets are no longer just volatile – they are structurally unstable. This insight explores how growers can manage risk, protect margin, and make better fertiliser decisions in a world where uncertainty is here to stay.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Apr, 08 2026This month’s digest covers the FETF, Capital Grants 26 Offer, UK wheat condition, new crop rotation tool, multiple new reports on farm finances and the Land Use Framework, latest science on gene-edited barley and water-treatment systems, a snapshot of commodity prices and your Crop Watch bulletin.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Mar, 25 2026The UN’s latest warning highlights that Earth’s climate is now more out of balance than at any point in recorded history, with a developing El Niño expected to kick in later this year. For farmers and growers, understanding what El Niño and La Niña actually are – and how they’ve shaped weather patterns in previous […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Mar, 20 2026Wetter winters, waterlogging & why drainage matters more than ever. This publication reflects on why drainage is important for agribusiness margins, the effect of good land drainage and practical steps to future-proof agricultural land drainage.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Mar, 20 2026Welcome 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. For a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing this publication. A ‘PLUS‘ version of this publication is now available to […]
Ceres Research
Mar, 20 2026While much of the agronomic conversations are focused on upcoming fungicide and spray programmes, the market outlook for wheat and fertiliser is just as important for shaping spring decisions. Here’s what’s driving the market and what it means for farm businesses in Spring 2026. US Winter Wheat Under Significant Heat Stress One of the biggest […]
Dr Alex Setchfield
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.