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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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 […]
Beth Ashley
Nov, 05 2025With applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and capital grants currently closed, many farmers are looking for alternative sources of financial support to continue marking improvements. The Thames Water Catchment […]
Jock Willmott
Nov, 04 2025We’re pleased to share with you our Yield Summary for 2025. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from harvest. We have analysed results across a breadth of […]
Beth Speakman
Nov, 03 2025Viticulture 2025 Harvest For many in the UK, the 2025 harvest was very promising, with extended warm weather helping to reduce disease pressure, improve sugars and increase ripening rates, leading […]
Jock Willmott
Oct, 29 2025Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update, a publication that provides independent insights on agricultural issues, from policy and grant funding, to administrative updates and key market information. Read the […]