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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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 […]
Phillip Norden
Nov, 03 2021The much anticipated launch of the new Farming Investment Fund has been postponed by DEFRA until later this month. This is a frustrating and concerning delay in the release of […]
Jock Willmott
Aug, 23 2021Ceres Rural lead technical agronomist and Partner Jock Willmott recently spoke with Dr Aoife O’Driscoll to discuss the 2021 growing season and planning for the season ahead.
Tim Isaac
Jul, 23 2021
Farmers considering what changes their businesses will have to make through the Agricultural Transition period are entitled to free advice and support from Ceres Rural through DEFRA’s Future Farming Resilience […]
Edward Hutley
Jun, 27 2021As we approach the 2021 Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) application deadline, many farmers and landowners are weighing up the options available to them for the management of their farmed and […]
Edward Hutley
May, 24 2021On the 19th May 2021, DEFRA released plans detailing how farmers wishing to retire from the agricultural sector may take their future BPS payments upfront. These plans are laid out in DEFRA’s consultation due to […]