Research & Development

Ceres Research offers a comprehensive research and development service, designed to advance innovation and practical solutions in agriculture. Through collaborative partnerships, rigorous farm trials, and expert project management, we deliver tailored research that addresses the unique challenges of modern farming. Our R&D approach ensures that every project is grounded in real-world application, providing valuable insights and proven strategies to enhance productivity, sustainability, and business resilience. By combining cutting-edge techniques with hands-on expertise, Ceres Research empowers clients to stay at the forefront of agricultural development and make informed, future-focused decisions.

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Meet the team

Our team is made up of highly qualified researchers and academics, experienced farming consultants, project managers, financial analysts and marketing experts.

what our clients say

The Ceres team has done a fantastic job of researching a complex subject and turning it into practical guidance. Our whole team were very impressed with the quality of the report produced, which has provided us with vital information to enter the market successfully. Now, we are looking at more ways Ceres Research and its associated businesses can help us on our journey to launch.

Nev Ackerman, Farmhub-Ex

We’ve worked with the Ceres team on several projects to ensure we get ‘boots on the ground’, practical support for the changing funding and financial mechanics farmers can access in these rapidly evolving times. Always impactful, insightful and above all, useful.

Sophie Throup, Myton Food Group

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Dr Dannielle Roche

Nov, 05 2024

Meet Dannielle Roche Research and Knowledge Exchange Assistant at Ceres Research

My name is Danni and I hold a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of East Anglia. Here, I focused my research on mapping the changes of warming sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean and the effect this has on fish migration over a 21-year period. I continued at the same university, […]

Dr Alex Setchfield

Nov, 05 2024

Meet Dr Alex Setchfield Research & Knowledge Exchange Manager at Ceres Research

My name is Alex, and I have recently joined Ceres Research as its Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager. I am a qualified biological scientist having obtained a PhD in Mechanistic Biology from the University of York, in collaboration with Fera Science, and hold a Master’s degree in Industrial Biotechnology, as well as a Bachelor’s degree […]

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Oct, 01 2024

Contract Farming Survey 2024

We’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 […]

Research & Development