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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

Edward Hutley

Jun, 13 2022
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The Transformation Fund – What do I need to know?

Adding 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

Sebastian Young

Apr, 06 2022
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Sustainable Farming Incentive

The 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

Jock Willmott

Mar, 21 2022
How to control yellow rust in wheat without epoxiconazole

In 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

Robert Gazely

Mar, 09 2022
Take Care When handling Seed and Fertiliser Bags, Farmers Warned

Featured 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

Ben Bates

Jan, 14 2022
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Farming Transformation Fund -Improving Farm Productivity Grant Summary

The 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

Charles Garrard

Jan, 13 2022
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The Sustainable Farming Incentive: What’s Been Agreed For 2022

The 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

Robert Gazely

Jan, 13 2022
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Countryside Stewardship Payment Rate Changes – What do I need to know?

DEFRA 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

Chloe Timberlake

Jan, 13 2022
Agroforestry: Is it for You?

It 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

Edward Hutley

Dec, 13 2021
Tim Isaac Takes Up Ceres Rural Consultant Role

Tim 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

Charles Garrard

Dec, 10 2021
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Farming investment Fund – key points

The 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 […]

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