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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Edward Hutley
Jun, 18 2026As growers continue to review rotations and look for alternatives to traditional break crops, interest in specialist and alternative crops is growing. Challenges associated with oilseed rape establishment, particularly the ongoing […]
Rosie Uden
Jun, 17 2026With the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI 2026) opening at the end of June, farmers across England are being urged to prepare early and understand how the updated scheme could impact […]
Tim Isaac
Jun, 01 2026This month marks the launch of the Ceres Innovation Group, a joint initiative between Ceres Research and Ceres Rural, focused on identifying, testing, and rolling out new ways of working in agronomy and […]
Sophia Slater
May, 27 2026The Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) fund has now been extended for a further three years and will now run until March 2029. So far the fund has allocated £4.5 […]
Anna Bromley
May, 14 2026This season has delivered some of the strongest-looking oilseed rape (OSR) crops we’ve seen for a while, with strong autumn establishment, good spring growth, and plenty of ‘corner-to-corner’ flowering. A combination of kinder establishment […]
Robert Gazely
Apr, 13 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 […]
Charlie Ireland
Apr, 10 2026Livestock Manager Opportunity in North Norfolk: Lead a Progressive Organic Farming Enterprise Are you an experienced Livestock Manager looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity […]
Phoebe Eglington
Mar, 24 2026The Farming Profitability Review led by Minette Batters, examined the financial, structural, environmental, and policy-related challenges for UK agriculture, outlining 57 actionable recommendations in response. Commissioned by DEFRA in April […]
Tim Isaac
Mar, 18 2026LENs is introducing a farmer training programme for the East of England and Yorkshire. The development is part of its commitment to provide more support for farmers participating LENs. Following […]
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 […]