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Home-saving seed can cut costs, but testing and treatment are key—especially with diseases like bunt and fusarium still a risk. Guidance on adjusting seed rates for dry soils and late drilling is discussed in this article, along with a quick guide on diseases and suitable products to manage them.

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.

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.

Crops are looking shorter than before this harvest season, combine this with high demand from livestock farmers, and straw prices are likely to be high. This article provides the latest insight on straw prices we've been seeing across the country to date in 2025.

As harvest continues under warming conditions, safeguarding grain quality becomes increasingly urgent. Timely cooling and moisture control are essential to minimise losses and maintain marketability throughout storage. Read this article for cooling and moisture control recommendations.

Timely cultivation is key to managing weed pressure and improving crop establishment, especially in dry soils. Shallow cultivation can help retain moisture, but overworking the soil risks damaging structure. Experience and field-specific decisions are essential for success. With the dry soils this year, read on to hear more about cultivations this season.