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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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 […]
Charles Garrard
Apr, 28 2021Many farmers and landowners who have Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes coming to an end this year will have been contacted about the opportunity to renew under what are being referred to as ‘mirror agreements’. The […]
Jock Willmott
Apr, 24 2021Oilseeds: Rape – where its good its good and where it’s bad its bad, for many this is within the same field making it difficult to get excited about the […]
Jock Willmott
Apr, 24 2021Soil conditions at the start of the month have been conducive to getting the last of the combinable crops drilled, so concluding the 2020/21 eight-month drilling window. Cereal Crop Development: […]
Robert Gazely
Mar, 13 2021Welcome to Ceres Rural’s Health & Safety Bulletin. Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best […]
Jock Willmott
Mar, 01 2021Winter cereals which emerged by November are generally coping with conditions quite well. Wheat crops planted in December particularly after roots are a mixed bag and very much dependent on how the fields have […]