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Warmer seasons and milder winters are fuelling a rise in pest pressures—particularly aphids—across UK arable fields. With the breakdown of key disease resistance genes like Yr15 and uncertainty over fungicide availability, growers face mounting challenges. This article explores the latest Rothamsted survey data, emerging Yellow Rust strains, and practical steps farmers can take to stay ahead of evolving threats.

This month's digest includes:
• Funding opportunities such as the Farming Technology Fund and Anglian Water training support
• Key information regarding industry news on trade deals, the dry spring and bluetongue virus
• Latest reports on SFI, CS etc uptake and open consultation on BNG
• Ceres Research upcoming events including the June date for Agronomy Club

Ceres Research has launched a new membership service for arable farmers who want to benefit from the latest independent and technical advice. Developed to deliver timely, data-driven solutions for progressive […]

This month's digest includes:
• On The Farm Day roadshow success!
• Ceres Group responds to the Land Use Framework consultation
• Key information regarding; policy and regulation, industry news, science and innovation and the latest reports published
• Ceres Research Events - including a reflection on our first Agronomy Club & a save the date for our Winter Conference!

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.