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Dr Dannielle Robb
Jul, 09 2026Flufenacet has long been the backbone of autumn grassweed control, but its future in Great Britain is looking increasingly uncertain. This Farming Update ‘plus’ explores what a possible withdrawal could mean for weed management, why there is no simple like-for-like replacement, and what a rethink of autumn 2026 planning might look like for growers.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jul, 10 2026Welcome 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. A ‘PLUS‘ version of this publication is now available to Ceres Research members, which takes a deeper dive into the key […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Mar, 20 2026Wetter winters, waterlogging & why drainage matters more than ever. This publication reflects on why drainage is important for agribusiness margins, the effect of good land drainage and practical steps to future-proof agricultural land drainage.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Mar, 20 2026Welcome 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. For a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing this publication. A ‘PLUS‘ version of this publication is now available to […]
Ceres Research
Jan, 21 2026Each 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 covers safe battery charging, key points from the HSE Annual Report, COSHH regulations, and why reporting near misses can build a proactive safety culture. We […]
Dr Alex Setchfield
Nov, 05 2025We’re pleased to share with you our Yield Summary for 2025. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from harvest. We have analysed results across a breadth of crops, using a significant Ceres Rural dataset built over the last five years. The objective is to provide you with an independent view of crop […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 29 2025This publication examines the 2025 harvest season, highlighting the effects of drought and heat on crop yields. It analyses how farm basics like soil type and location influenced gross margins and provides evidence-based strategies to control the controllable, make best use of your soil types and ultimately optimise outcomes.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 29 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. For a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing this publication. A ‘PLUS‘ version of this publication is now available to […]
Ceres Research
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. The Autumn 2025 edition covers safe carriage of passengers on farm trailers, risks involved with mezzanine floors and safe use of working dogs on shoot days. It […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jul, 25 2025One of the driest seasons on record and one of the earliest harvests in 19 years...What does this mean for UK growing cycles? Drought & excessive heat, what's the greatest threat to agriculture? Can the data help us to predict future yields? All of these questions have been discussed in our latest farming update.