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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Beth Speakman
Mar, 12 2026Sustainable Farming Incentive Defra has recently announced the impending release of new application windows for the Sustainable Farming Incentive, (SFI) to offer grant funding to horticultural and agricultural businesses for […]
Greg Clark
Feb, 24 2026Ceres Rural is advising farmers and land managers to take early note of emerging changes to the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), following announcements made at the NFU Conference, which […]
Edward Hutley
Feb, 19 2026Harvest labour shortages and management pressure are nothing new — but the consequences of getting it wrong have never been higher. Our Harvest Support Programme is designed to give you […]
Ben Bates
Feb, 17 2026Ceres Rural has submitted a detailed response to Defra’s public consultation on contractual practice in the UK combinable crops sector. Drawing on insights from supporting over 1,100 farmers and landowners, […]
Robert Gazely
Jan, 21 2026Each 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 […]
Chloe Timberlake
Jan, 19 2026The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds, delivered an important update at the Oxford Farming Conference, outlining new measures and funding opportunities designed to support […]
Toby Eve
Jan, 14 2026HARVEST WORKER RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME – ARABLE FARM PLACEMENT Location: Various UK locations (based on your preference) Duration: Seasonal (typically July–October) Reporting to: Business Owner / Farm Manager Kickstart Your Agricultural Career This Summer […]
Richard Means
Nov, 27 2025The 2025 Budget brings a range of changes – some positive, some challenging – across the rural landscape. The full transferability of the £1 million APR and BPR bands between […]
Sophia Slater
Nov, 11 2025The latest announcement from Defra is exciting: a new national forest will be in the Oxford-Cambridge (Ox-Cam) corridor. This Ox-Cam national forest is the second to be announced, following the […]
Charlie Fairs
Nov, 11 2025We’re pleased to share with you our Contact Farming Survey 2025 report. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from the last harvest year. We have analysed results […]