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Ceres Group Respond To: UK Land Use Framework Consultation The UK Government recently consulted on a Land Use Framework for England, seeking views on how land can be used to balance competing demands including food production, environmental outcomes and development. Ceres Group submitted a public response during the consultation phase, drawing on our experience across...

The recently announced UK-US trade framework brings a mix of opportunity and caution for British agriculture. While not a full free trade agreement, the framework marks progress after the turbulence of increased US tariffs earlier this year. For UK farmers, particularly beef producers, it opens a potentially valuable door. British beef farmers will gain access […]

With a dry start to spring, this publication explores how shifting historical weather patterns are shaping crop performance, what we might expect in the future and what lessons we can draw from drier regions around the world to implement into our own farming systems here in the UK. The publication also introduces a new opportunity for Ceres Research Members to share their own experiences—promoting discussion and helping shape future strategies for resilient farming.

Watch this insightful training session where we delve into the fundamental concepts of data analysis and statistics. This is part of our quarterly training series of webinars, aimed to enable our members to make data-driven decisions, optimise farming practices, and ultimately enhance their productivity and sustainability.

In this month's Digest:
- Crucial deadlines for revenue claims under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme & Environmental Stewardship, the Government's consultation on the Land Use Framework, and Defra's national action plan for pesticides
- Approval of a new insecticide for controlling aphids and the approval of the Lower Thames Crossing
- Strategies to increase grassland resilience to drought and new ideas for better environmental management
- AHDB Climate Change Adaptation report and the Innovation & Research Caucus report on UK Agri-tech

This interactive dashboard offers a clear, data-driven overview of key labour and machinery efficiency metrics across UK arable farms. Members can benchmark their operations against anonymised industry data, facilitating the assessment of operational efficiency and allowing for informed decisions to enhance farm profitability and resilience.

Welcome to Ceres Research!
This month's digest brings you the latest updates on policy and regulation, industry news, science and innovation, and the most recent reports published. We are excited to announce our upcoming event and the launch of our new membership service, designed to keep you informed and connected with the latest advancements in our field.

Explore the growing challenge of ergot in cereal crops, its effects on grain quality, and why it's gaining attention in the UK. This report touches on how ergot spreads, its implications for food safety, and the evolving strategies being considered for better control in future harvests.

This report addresses the critical issue of glyphosate resistance in UK arable cropping systems, following the discovery of the first field population of glyphosate-resistant annual Italian ryegrass. It provides an in-depth analysis of glyphosate usage trends, risk factors for resistance, and practical recommendations for integrated control strategies.