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, 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. […]
Sebastian Young
Apr, 06 2022The Rural Payments Agency are slowly providing more information in relation to the Sustainable Farming Incentive. We will provide the latest updates on scheme rules and help inform you on […]
Jock Willmott
Mar, 21 2022In an article featured in Farmers Weekly, Jock Willmott comments on the control of yellow rust in wheat without epoxiconazole. Epoxiconazole was once the mainstay active for cost-effective yellow rust […]
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 […]
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 […]
Charles Garrard
Jan, 13 2022The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will be open for applications from farmers next year, after details of the first two soil standards and an annual animal health and welfare review […]
Robert Gazely
Jan, 13 2022DEFRA have reviewed Countryside Stewardship payment rates for revenue options. The new payment rates will apply from 1st January 2022 and are described by DEFRA as being “based on current […]
Chloe Timberlake
Jan, 13 2022It might still be on a small scale, but there is plenty of interest in agroforestry and a desire among farmers and landowners to find out more. While it can […]
Edward Hutley
Dec, 13 2021Tim Isaac has joined the expanding team at Ceres Rural, the independent rural consultancy established earlier this year to give independent advice to farmers and landowners across the south and […]
Charles Garrard
Dec, 10 2021The recent release of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund and the Farming Transformation Fund paves the way for the new grant channels released under the Agricultural Transition Plan. The […]