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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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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 Ceres Research comes in. Enhance your agricultural practices with monthly agronomy club meetings, written digests, podcasts, webinars, interactive dashboards, benchmarking tools and more. Click […]
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 from across the industry – farmers, agronomists, researchers, and innovators – to share independent, science-led insights that matter in the field. Whether you’re looking for...
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 management strategies to date to help reserve OSR growth, an important break crop in the UK. This strategy document provides farmers and growers with a […]
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 ideas or solutions in the agricultural sector. The first funding round of ADOPT opened earlier this year in April, at the time with uncertain terms […]
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, especially in social housing and infrastructure. £39 billion has been allocated over the next decade for social housing, while new transport projects will have implications […]
Ceres Research
May, 23 2025Ceres Research has launched a new membership service for arable farmers who want to benefit from the latest independent and technical advice. Developed to deliver timely, data-driven solutions for progressive farmers and related businesses, the new service will combine regular agronomic, economic and political insights with field-based reviews and events. That makes it suitable for […]
Ceres Research
May, 20 2025Ceres Research delivered their first Agronomy Club webinar, focused on weather impacts, nitrogen and rotations. This is the first of a series of monthly Agronomy Clubs, held on the third Thursday of every month for Ceres Research members. These webinars are designed to help aid your decisions and plan for upcoming agronomy, powered by the […]
Dr Alex Setchfield
May, 09 2025The recently announced UK-US trade framework brings a mix of opportunity and caution for British agriculture. While not a full free trade agreement, the framework marks progress after the turbulence of increased US tariffs earlier this year. For UK farmers, particularly beef producers, it opens a potentially valuable door. British beef farmers will gain access […]
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Apr, 14 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 highlights the most common hazards associated with silage clamps and outlines the important purposes of electrical fixed wire testing. It explains key considerations associated with […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Apr, 14 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 update here: Farming Update – April 2025. For a downloadable version click here, and for a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing […]