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OUR THOUGHTS
From time to time, our experienced consultants take a moment to reflect on recent work, policy news or industry trends. Read what they have to say below and don’t forget, if you’d like to receive updates from us, including news and insights, business updates, and Ceres Publications, subscribe to our mailing list.
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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, 05 2025A brief fertiliser supply update covering supply challenges for 2026 including EU tariffs, new carbon costs, Chinese export restrictions, and rising input prices—plus practical steps for UK growers to secure supply and manage risk in a volatile market.
Ceres Research
Nov, 05 2025As Ceres Research Turns one, we look back at how it all began, the achievements to date, and what we’re looking forward to next.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Oct, 30 2025This article shares insights on integrating digital data across farm systems which is key to turning “data-rich but insight-poor” farms into resilient, efficient operations. While algorithms may offer insights, farmers provide the wisdom.
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 […]
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, 15 2025Key points: Evidence of Healthy Soils: Organic farming can improve soil health factors, especially soil biology. But do you need to go organic to reap these benefits? This report underscores […]
Tim Isaac
Sep, 08 2025Introducing Fields of the Future, a new podcast for farmers who want to get the most out of their farm businesses and unlock their agricultural potential. Each episode brings together voices […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Sep, 02 2025This month's digest includes:
•The Big Chalk Project, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, draft legislation impacts from APR and BPR, Defra's Farming and Countryside user panel
•Industry news covering closure of Vivergo, web tool to predict slurry emissions, cancelled border checks on EU imports, ongoing ADOPT funding
•Latest science on cultivation methods over catch crop species, and good and bad weeds with precision agriculture
•Key reports on Ceres Group response to a Call for Evidence on private investment into nature recovery, England farming income values 2024, pig sector support and net zero tech outlook
•Upcoming Ceres Research events - including August's Agronomy Club recording and September sign up details, the AgriStrategy Conference (which includes 50% off for members).