OUR THOUGHTS
From time to time, our experienced consultants take a moment to reflect on recent work, policy news or industry trends. Read what they have to say below and don’t forget, if you’d like to receive updates from us, including news and insights, business updates, and Ceres Publications, subscribe to mailing list.
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Charlie Ireland
Feb, 12 2025
Free farm business advice will continue to be offered by Ceres Rural after the valuable Future Farming Resilience Fund ends in March, in a move of support for the farming […]
Rosalie Sanders
Jan, 29 2025Quite easily missed in Defra’s update on January 6th was the announcement of 14 new endorsed SFI options and a host of new capital items to support both Sustainable Farming […]
Robert Gazely
Jan, 15 2025Each 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 […]
Jock Willmott
Dec, 11 2024We’re pleased to share with you our Yield Summary for 2024. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from harvest. We have analysed results across a breadth of […]
John Price
Oct, 01 2024Winter wheat growers considering companion cropping this autumn need to be aware of machinery requirements and herbicide compatibilities to ensure success with the emerging technique, advises Ceres Rural Associate, John […]
Rachel Bush
Oct, 01 2024We’re pleased to share with you our Contact Farming Survey 2024 report. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from the last harvest year. We have analysed results […]
Joe Pitt
Sep, 10 2024As we enter September, our clients are busy with post-harvest cultivations and planning their drilling programme. With variable, and at times poor, yields serving as a stark reminder of the […]
Robert Gazely
Sep, 10 2024Each 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 […]
Huw Jenkins
Sep, 03 2024Summer has progressed quickly, bringing to a close the turbulent 2023/24 growing season. The hard work doesn’t stop once the combines are back in the shed however, and up and […]
Chloe Timberlake
Aug, 09 2024The update issued by Defra in early August includes important new information on the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024 scheme, as well as some much-needed clarification and further detail. Ceres […]