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Dr Dannielle Robb
Apr, 23 2026Herbal leys and ryegrass-clover mixes can deliver similar yields, but evidence suggests herbal leys may offer greater resilience, mineral content and whole-system benefits under lower-input or drought-prone conditions. This report reviews where each option fits best, and what the research really says.
Dr Alex Setchfield
Mar, 13 2026Our Define > Develop > Demonstrate pathway offers ag‑tech innovators a clear, evidence‑driven route from early R&D to farmer adoption, combining independent evaluation, rigorous on‑farm trials, and tailored knowledge‑exchange activities to generate credible data, showcase real‑world impact and accelerate market readiness.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 25 2026The CFA Survey 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of Contract Farming Agreements across the UK, drawing on data from over 100 farms. The report explores national trends in costs, returns, environmental scheme participation, and farm-level decision‑making, revealing tightening margins, increasing contractor charges and a significant shift toward land being taken out of production. With CFAs growing in complexity and the future of environmental schemes uncertain, the 2025–26 outlook highlights the need for carefully structured agreements and data‑driven planning.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 29 2026Biostimulants are gaining momentum in agriculture as innovative tools to potentially boost crop health, resilience, and yield. But what exactly are they, how do they work, and what hurdles remain before they become […]
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 22 20262025 was an informative year for UK agriculture, marked by a series of influential reports that mapped out the sector’s challenges and opportunities.  Climate, Nature, and Resilience The year began with […]
Dr Alex Setchfield
Dec, 19 2025Explore how extreme weather shaped yields, the importance of soil health and crop rotation, and practical strategies for building resilience in the face of increasing climate volatility. Includes data-driven insights, yield trends, and recommendations for adapting to future challenges in arable farming.
Ceres Research
Dec, 18 2025The Ceres AgriStrategy Conference, held on 4th December 2025, brought together farmers, agronomists and industry leaders for a full day of insight, challenge and practical discussion. Chaired by Tim Isaac,...
Dr Dannielle Robb
Nov, 17 2025This report provides a clear, accessible introduction to biostimulants, covering their definition, categories, regulatory status, mechanisms of action, and the main challenges facing their adoption in agriculture. It is designed to equip members with foundational knowledge and practical considerations for evaluating and using biostimulants on farm.
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 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...