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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Alex Hall
Oct, 05 2022Defra Launches £110 Million Rural England Prosperity Fund Defra has launched a new £110 million fund to replace both LEADER Funding and the Growth Programme. Importantly, the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF or ‘Rural Fund’) aims to create jobs in rural areas, boost the rural economy, and help farmers diversify. As a result, this scheme […]
Tim Isaac
Sep, 01 2022
Farming has always had its ups and downs, but falling BPS payments and rising input costs make planning harder than ever. Yet, with change comes opportunity – and that’s where Ceres Rural is ready to help you succeed with our free farm business advice. Our experienced consultants provide farm management and strategic business advice, already […]
Edward Hutley
Sep, 01 2022Launching Ceres Rural In March 2021, we launched Ceres Rural. Our goal was clear: to provide independent advice to farmers and landowners across the south and east of England. At that time, farming was undergoing unprecedented change. Since then, we’ve delivered unrivalled knowledge and expertise to help clients navigate this challenging period. Introducing Ceres Property […]
Alice Andrews
Jun, 23 2022Six practical steps that can be taken to develop a more sustainable or regenerative approach to farming practices are being highlighted by Ceres Rural at this year’s Cereals Event and were featured in a recent Farmers Weekly article. Given the difficult trading conditions, many farm businesses are looking to reduce their reliance on increasingly expensive […]
Edward Hutley
Jun, 13 2022Adding value is the final theme of the Farming Transformation Fund to be launched which is designed to add value to agricultural products after they have been harvested or reared. This is a £30 million fund offering grants from £25,000 to £300,000 for up to 40% of total project costs. The minimum total project cost […]
Sebastian Young
Apr, 06 2022Understanding the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): What You Need to Know The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) continues to release more details about the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), a key part of the Agricultural Transition Plan. This scheme is designed to help farmers improve soil health, boost biodiversity, and build long-term resilience while supporting profitable farming. […]
Jock Willmott
Mar, 21 2022In an article featured in Farmers Weekly, Jock Willmott comments on the control of yellow rust in wheat without epoxiconazole. Why Epoxiconazole Is Gone Epoxiconazole was once the go-to active for cost-effective yellow rust control in winter wheat. After the EU banned it in April 2020, the UK prohibited use and storage from 31 October […]
Robert Gazely
Mar, 09 2022Featured in the Farmers Weekly, our Health & Safety expert Robert Gazely has this advice for farmers. Farmers should remind themselves of the risks associated with handling seed and fertiliser bags ahead of the busy spring drilling and fieldwork window, advises rural consultancy Ceres Rural. The bags are large, heavy objects which can cause injury […]
Ben Bates
Jan, 14 2022The Farming Transformation Fund Improving Farm Productivity theme is designed to support investment that improves farm and horticulture productivity through use of robotic or autonomous equipment and the installation of slurry acidification equipment. The fund provides up to 40% grant support for eligible costs, with a minimum grant size of £35,000 and the maximum of […]
Charles Garrard
Jan, 13 2022The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Farmers can apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) next year. Defra has confirmed details of the first two soil standards and an annual animal health and welfare review. Charles Garrard explains what you need to know. So what can I expect from SFI? The first SFI standards will be […]