Industry Intelligence

Our Agronomy Club this month focused on harvest updates from the AHDB and within Ceres, cultivation strategies going into September, seed rates/diseases and home-saved seed, pre-emergence considerations and upcoming grant funding deadlines including notes on CS declarations. The session then allowed for discussions between members on relatable topics and concerns. This is the fourth of a series of monthly Agronomy Clubs, held on the third Thursday of every month for Ceres Research members.

Explore how benchmarking and KPIs can drive continuous improvement in farming. Tim and Louise outline practical methods for assessing financial, physical, and economic performance, highlight tools available through your Ceres Research Membership to facilitate benchmarking, and caution against common pitfalls.

Introducing 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 from across the industry – farmers, agronomists, researchers, and innovators – to share independent, science-led insights that matter in the field. Whether you’re looking for...

Our third Agronomy Club focused on early harvest results, straw insights from the dry season including nutrient value losses and how to account for them, chopped straw pros and cons, catch crop and establishment methods, strategic cultivations, hot temperatures and grain storage, and updates on Farming Rules for Water and Capital Grants. The session then allowed for discussions between members on relatable topics and concerns. This is the third of a series of monthly Agronomy Clubs, held on the third Thursday of every month for Ceres Research members.

This interactive dashboard provides a clear and visual comparison of 2025 crop yields across UK farms. It enables members to compare their farm’s average yields against anonymised regional and national datasets for a range of key combinable crops to support informed benchmarking activities. Use this tool to engage in meaningful comparisons, understand yield variability, and drive continuous improvement on-farm.

Each 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 […]

In today’s ever-changing agricultural landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just access to data – it demands insight, clarity, and a trusted source of analysis. That’s where Ceres Research comes in. Enhance your agricultural practices with monthly agronomy club meetings, written digests, podcasts, webinars, interactive dashboards, benchmarking tools and more.   Click […]

This month's digest includes:
• Funding opportunities such as the Farming Technology Fund and Anglian Water training support
• Key information regarding Animal Health & Welfare Pathway, Spending Review 2025, and muck-spreading rule changes
• Latest science on heatwaves, changes to ALC suitability under climate change and insights from India's AI farming
• Key reports on carbon pricing, the future of fertiliser, the water sector and regen ag
• Ceres Research member updates - including the recording of Agronomy Club on crop/business updates, forward planning and OSR establishment, details of July’s Agronomy Club and booking details for the Ceres Research AgriStrategy Conference.

Introducing 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 from across the industry – farmers, agronomists, researchers, and innovators – to share independent, science-led insights that matter in the field. Whether you’re looking for...