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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
Nov, 28 2025Timely weed control and winter crop management are essential for maximising yield and quality in oilseed rape and winter wheat. With supply constraints and emerging weeds, growers should act early, follow best practice for herbicide application, and prepare for spring with our winter crops checklist. Staying organised now will help ensure a successful season ahead.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Nov, 28 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
Nov, 05 2025This month's digest includes:
• Welsh SFS evidence, extension offer for CSMT, EU Soil Monitoring Law
• Industry news including: New Commissioner for Tenant Farming, IHT updates, funding opportunities
• Latest science on bio-efficiency of foliar herbicides, 10-year field evidence of weather and cultivation influence on yields, & neonic swaps.
• Key reports including AFN's 'Roadmap for Resilience' and new Sustainable Livestock guidelines.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Nov, 04 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
Oct, 20 2025Getting the timing right for peri- and post-emergence herbicide applications is crucial for effective weed control in winter wheat. With strict dose limits for key products, it's more important than ever to plan your approach carefully. This article provides a brief update on typical post-em top-ups, factors affecting the timing and the most effective application and a reminder of dose limits.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 17 2025Slugs can be a real challenge in wet autumns, but new research is changing how we understand and manage them. Curious about the latest findings and practical tips for your fields? Unlock the full article and more expert advice by joining the Ceres Research Membership.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 17 2025As autumn settles in, agronomists and growers face a familiar set of challenges: managing blackgrass and optimising weed control in oilseed rape (OSR) and winter beans. Drawing on the latest research and practical experience, here’s what you need to know for this month's agronomy.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 16 2025Curious about how changing weather patterns could affect your autumn crop establishment? At our recent Agronomy Club session, we explored the latest research on seasonal trends and what they might mean for regions across the UK. From shifts in sunshine hours to evolving weather patterns, the discussion centred around what to expect this autumn and highlighted why adapting soil management and crop choices is becoming more important than ever.
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.
