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Dr Dannielle Robb
Jul, 25 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. Looking for deeper insights and enhanced reporting? Become a Ceres […]
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Jul, 09 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 covers safe use of air compressors, increased fire risks during harvest due to extreme weather, and the need to apply for abnormal load dispensations. It […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
May, 01 2025With a dry start to spring, this publication explores how shifting historical weather patterns are shaping crop performance, what we might expect in the future and what lessons we can draw from drier regions around the world to implement into our own farming systems here in the UK. The publication also introduces a new opportunity for Ceres Research Members to share their own experiences—promoting discussion and helping shape future strategies for resilient farming.
Ceres Research
Apr, 14 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 highlights the most common hazards associated with silage clamps and outlines the important purposes of electrical fixed wire testing. It explains key considerations associated with […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Apr, 14 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: Farming Update – April 2025. For a downloadable version click here, and for a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing […]
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Jan, 15 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 January 2025 edition highlights key considerations associated with LPG storage and explains the importance of health and safety inductions. It outlines your legal responsibilities regarding asbestos […]
Jock Willmott
Dec, 11 2024We’re pleased to share with you our Yield Summary for 2024. 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 four seasons. The objective is to provide you with an independent view of crop […]
Ceres Research
Oct, 01 2024We’re pleased to share with you our Contact Farming Survey 2024 report. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from the last harvest year. We have analysed results across a breadth of agreements, using a significant Ceres Rural dataset. The objective is to provide you with an independent view of CFA performance and […]
Ceres Research
Sep, 10 2024Each 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 explains the health and safety responsibilities in new farming arrangements. It identifies the hazards and safety precautions to adopt when hedge cutting and provides a […]
Ceres Research
Jul, 12 2024Welcome 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: Farming Update – July 2024. For a downloadable version click here, and for a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing […]