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Each month, we bring you the latest updates on agricultural policy and regulation, industry news, science and innovation, and relevant publications for useful insights. Stay up to date with changes in policy, catch up on significant industry news, discover cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and access valuable publications to help you make informed decisions.
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Oct, 06 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...
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 01 2025This month's digest includes:
• Autumn Budget dates, bluetongue restrictions & Big Chalk Project updates.
• Industry news including: CSHT opens, FETF update, Norfolk funding/advice offer, free Flood Management Training in Wales, ongoing ADOPT funding & new Farming Innovation Funding.
• Latest science on a review of farmland trees with IPM strategies & a comparison of pesticide runoff from tillage practices.
• Key reports on ELMs Annual Report, ELMs Test & Trial Results & the impact of ELMs, BNG and carbon credit markets on farm resilience.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 30 2025Each month, we update you on fuel prices which relate to our industry in order to help you benchmark and forecast your costs. This information is part of our endeavour to ensure we support you, our members, in the effective day-to-day running of your rural businesses.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 28 2025Each month we review market prices, comparing the performance with current fertiliser costs and longer-term averages in our Agronomy Clubs with our members. If you missed the last meeting, catch up quickly on the market sentiment with this insight!
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 20 2025Want to get the most from your autumn herbicide programme? Discover why moisture, seed depth, and choosing the right mix of actives are key to clean crops and safe establishment. Plus, learn how the latest strategies in product pairing and application timing can help you stay ahead of grassweeds and protect your investment.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 20 2025Curious about how to get your OSR, beans, and cereals off to a strong start this autumn? Discover why early nutrition, smart drilling, and timely weed control are making a real difference for UK growers. For practical tips and the latest scientific trial results, read on.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 20 2025Discover how smart herbicide choices, tailored timing, and integrated strategies are helping Ceres Research Members keep grassweeds in check this autumn.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 02 2025This month's digest includes:
•The Big Chalk Project, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, draft legislation impacts from APR and BPR, Defra's Farming and Countryside user panel
•Industry news covering closure of Vivergo, web tool to predict slurry emissions, cancelled border checks on EU imports, ongoing ADOPT funding
•Latest science on cultivation methods over catch crop species, and good and bad weeds with precision agriculture
•Key reports on Ceres Group response to a Call for Evidence on private investment into nature recovery, England farming income values 2024, pig sector support and net zero tech outlook
•Upcoming Ceres Research events - including August's Agronomy Club recording and September sign up details, the AgriStrategy Conference (which includes 50% off for members).
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 01 2025Each month, we update you on fuel prices which relate to our industry in order to help you benchmark and forecast your costs. This information is part of our endeavour to ensure we support you, our members, in the effective day-to-day running of your rural businesses.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Aug, 29 2025With low rainfall and minimal disease pressure this year, varieties with drought resilience and multi-gene rust resistance are standing out. The insights from Agronomy Club continues to track these developments closely—members get full access to expert commentary and strategic recommendations.
