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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
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.
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 involve the UK voluntarily aligning with EU rules for plant health and pesticide regulation from June 2027. While the proposal aims to simplify trade, the […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 05 2026404 Not Found
Each month we share member news from our Ceres Research members, highlighting the latest innovations and ideas across our community. This month, Ian and Clare Mainwaring share how new income streams are protecting their farm business in Shropshire.
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 a clear message: climate change and nature loss are deeply interconnected. The Parliamentary Office Science and Technology’s summary explained how biodiversity loss worsens climate change, and vice […]