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UPDATE AS OF 22/08/25: Following the news of glyphosate resistance reported in the UK earlier this year in January, 10 more Italian rye-grass samples from 8 farms were tested by ADAS. 3 of these farms have shown high risk of resistance. Offspring from these populations will now undergo further testing to confirm if they are […]

The UK Government recently launched a call for evidence to explore how the private sector can play a greater role in nature recovery. This initiative sought views on two key areas: The role of government in enabling and growing private investment in nature. Opportunities to increase investment in environmental outcomes such as water quality, carbon […]

Thinking about benchmarking your business? Start with clarity and consistency.
From choosing what matters most to your farm, to ensuring fair comparisons and understanding the full context behind the numbers—benchmarking is more than just data. Our top ten takeaways show how a focused approach and the right tools (like those in your Ceres Research Membership) can turn performance tracking into strategic progress.

As we move through 2025, Ceres Research continues to make significant strides in agricultural research and knowledge exchange. Since January, we have been actively involved in various projects, conferences, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector by bridging the gap between the latest scientific research and what happens on farm. Here’s an update on […]

Each month, we update you on fuel prices which relate to our industry in order to help you benchmark and forecast your costs. This information is part of our endeavour to ensure we support you, our members, in the effective day-to-day running of your rural businesses.

Join us at the Ceres AgriStrategy Conference on Thursday 4th December. Are you ready to turn this year’s challenges into next season’s strategies? Hosted by Ceres Research and Ceres Rural, this one-day conference is your opportunity to: – Reflect on the 2025 harvest with expert insights – Explore sustainable rotations and input efficiency – Discover […]

This month's digest includes:
• Updates on Straw Prices, APR & BPR, and the CSHT scheme
• Industry news covering herbicide resistance tests, ongoing ADOPT funding, ammunition & abstraction bans
• Latest science on soil organic carbon increases from SLM, non-invasive detection of drought stress in potatoes, catch crop diversity importance for carbon stocks and cover crop decision support tool insights
• Key reports on Sustainable Farming Scheme for Wales and Farming Profitability Review
• Ceres Research Updates - including July's Agronomy Club recording, Fields of the Future podcast episode and the Farming Update Plus

One 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.

Welcome 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 […]