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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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Dr Dannielle Robb
Jul, 01 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
Jun, 25 2026It's a symptom that is raising plenty of questions this season. Is it potassium deficiency, phosphorus deficiency, BYDV, or simply a crop under stress? We explore the science behind anthocyanins, drought-driven senescence and what these unusual flag leaf symptoms could be telling us about crop health. We also revisit last year's discussion on pink straw and nutrient lock-up, including reports that dry conditions can leave significantly more potash in straw than normal, with implications and action points for nutrient offtake, straw value and nutrient replacement planning.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jun, 22 2026As temperatures soar and rainfall remains limited, which poses the greater threat to wheat yield: drought or heat stress? This article explores the science behind both, alongside the implications for late-season disease pressure and crop resilience.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jun, 19 2026What should a 2027 rotation look like? While there is a clear opportunity to rethink approaches, the key question remains - do the numbers stack up? We explore rotation structures and break crop options through a gross margin lens.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jun, 19 2026The combination of a mild winter, early spring drought and elevated aphid populations had led to a perfect storm with aphid pressure this year. While this season's weather cannot be changed, decisions on green bridge control, drilling date, variety selection and field risk assessment will prove critical in reducing virus pressure next season.
Ceres Research
Jul, 06 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.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jul, 08 2026This month’s digest covers policy updates (SFI26, CSHT, FETF agreements), ADOPT trial opportunities, Lowland Peat Soils funding, latest innovations from the Ceres Innovation Group, slug hotspots and arable farm management software comparisons, a market snapshot and key reports including the Farm Practices Survey 26.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jun, 08 2026This month’s digest covers near-final SFI 2026, Capital Grants 2026, Water Screening opportunities, Government announcement on fuel, sugar beet growers emergency authorisation, guidance on EU trade agreement, BNG tax information. Latest innovations, a Market Snapshot and key reports including Arable Economics and Fertilise Use in England.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jun, 08 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
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.
