Industry Intelligence

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.   A ‘PLUS‘ version of this publication is now available to Ceres Research members, which takes a deeper dive into the key […]

This Skills Webinar from Premium Crops covered the value and purpose of Certified Seed, explaining how certification supports seed quality, varietal purity, food security, plant breeding investment, and farmer assurance, while comparing its benefits and costs against farm-saved seed and discussing future drivers such as genetics, hybridisation and end-user demand.

As part of the Ceres Innovation Group, we’re sharing monthly reflections on the innovations, technologies and ideas shaping agriculture. The aim isn’t simply to highlight new products, but to explore where they may add value in practical farming systems and where further evidence is needed before widespread adoption. Breeding Continues to Move Forward While much […]

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.

It's a symptom that is raising plenty of questions this season. Is it potassium deficiency, phosphorus deficiency, BYDV, or simply a crop under stress? We explore the science behind anthocyanins, drought-driven senescence and what these unusual flag leaf symptoms could be telling us about crop health. We also revisit last year's discussion on pink straw and nutrient lock-up, including reports that dry conditions can leave significantly more potash in straw than normal, with implications and action points for nutrient offtake, straw value and nutrient replacement planning.

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 […]

What should a 2027 rotation look like? While there is a clear opportunity to rethink approaches, the key question remains - do the numbers stack up? We explore rotation structures and break crop options through a gross margin lens.

The combination of a mild winter, early spring drought and elevated aphid populations had led to a perfect storm with aphid pressure this year. While this season's weather cannot be changed, decisions on green bridge control, drilling date, variety selection and field risk assessment will prove critical in reducing virus pressure next season.

This month's Agronomy Club covered current field insights in the run up to harvest including aphid pressure, BYDV and WDV, SFI & rotational planning including gross margin considerations for the upcoming season.