Industry Intelligence

Explore upcoming DEFRA funding priorities, the shift toward environmental land management and the expanding influence of public and private sustainability schemes on UK farming. This section highlights projected budgets through 2029, the role of productivity and nature‑based grants and the rise of supply‑chain premiums for regenerative practices. Chloe also explores natural capital baselining, carbon auditing and opportunities emerging from stewardship schemes and farmer‑led clusters; all underscoring the need for farms to adapt strategically to a changing funding, policy, and market environment.

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 battery charging, key points from the HSE Annual Report, COSHH regulations, and why reporting near misses can build a proactive safety culture. We […]

This month's digest includes:
- Planning and Infrastructure Bill updates, Livestock Law Changes, & Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme guidance.
- Industry news including: increased payments for vet visits, Anglian Water sprayer filling support fund, 2026 LENS Resilience Funding, ALC guidelines, combinable crop contracts survey, updates on the Environmental Improvement Plan, and the latest announcements from the OFC.
- Latest science on AI training for black-grass and putting a financial value on the co-benefits of soil carbon sequestration in England and Wales.
- Key reports including the Farming Profitability Review, Weed Control Handbook, Church Commissioners Nature and Biodiversity Report, IGD's value case for baselining England's farmland & Animal Welfare Strategy.

2025 highlighted the need to plan for volatility, rather than relying on “average” years. Soil type and rotation diversity emerged as critical factors—farms with robust soil structure and varied rotations showed greater resilience and yield stability.  The data also showed that higher yields are not simply a function of greater spend—management, site-specific decisions, and independent advice are key. Tailoring input […]

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.

Explore 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.

This Agronomy Club webinar focused on a full harvest review, fertiliser supply updates for the new year, input efficiencies and 2026 New Year's Resolutions and Goals on farm.

The 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, CEO of Ceres Research, the conference focused on helping farming businesses navigate change, build resilience and seize emerging opportunities. With the lessons of the 2025...

This month's digest includes:
• CS capital claim support, changes in requirements for rodenticides
• Industry news including: new CEO to lead RPA and new national forest in the ox-cam corridor and the budget
• Latest science ancestral wheat traits paving the way for modern agriculture and soil microbial resilience to drought/flooding
• Key reports including framework from the new Tenant Farming Commissioner and key agricultural statistics.