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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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Ceres Research
Oct, 26 2026Each month, Ceres works with manufacturers and distributors to provide up to date information on this seasons pricing. Click though to access the latest Ceres Chemical list. Ceres Best Buy Members only.
Louise Penn
Oct, 16 2026Is it time to rethink the autumn herbicide programme? With exceptionally dry conditions challenging the performance of residual chemistry, we explore whether growers should be changing things up - and where herbicide spend could deliver the greatest value this season.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 16 2026Catchment AI joined us on Agronomy Club this month to give us their weather predictions over the next few weeks and months using long-range forecast modelling, to help guide and support on-farm decision making with autumn herbicides.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 08 2026This month’s digest covers Water Company scheme opportunities, updates on SFI Window 2, latest innovations including the Ceres Innovation Group, habitat maps for England, slug risk maps, soil physical resilience and a new beneficial insect attractant for aphids. The Digest also covers a Market Snapshot: providing you with a high-level overview of this month's commodity prices.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 02 2026Each 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, 17 2026From herbicide activation and seed depth to brome management and new actives, this member article examines the factors that will determine autumn grassweed control success in 2026.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 07 2026This month’s digest covers The Big Chalk, Farmers Aid App, Multiple Water Funds & the third 2026 AHDB harvest report. It also includes key updates on SFI Windows, the Drought Package & Capital Grants, latest innovations including the Beneficial Insects Guide & Phosphate Stewardship Hub, and monthly crop watch and market snapshots.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 07 2026Each 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, 24 2026Will oilseed rape establish this autumn? With many growers still waiting for meaningful rainfall after a prolonged dry summer, drilling decisions are becoming increasingly difficult. In this article, we explore why soil moisture matters more than drilling date, how much rain may be needed to trigger successful establishment, and what realistic growth targets look like if drilling is delayed. We also cover variety choice, seedbed preparation, fertiliser placement in dry conditions, and the practical considerations that could influence establishment success this autumn.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Aug, 21 2026The potential loss of flufenacet continues to dominate conversations around autumn weed control. While UK approvals currently remain in place, the industry's direction of travel is clear: growers need to start understanding what life after flufenacet could look like. We discuss not only alternative products, but also a fundamental question: are current herbicide strategies always delivering the best balance between grassweed control and crop performance?
