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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

Phillip Norden

Jun, 02 2023
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FARMING INVESTMENT FUND – WATER MANAGEMENT GRANT

Second Round of Water Management Grant Opens On 19 April 2023, the second round of the Water Management Grant opened. This grant supports arable and horticultural businesses in England that […]

Edward Hutley

Edward Hutley

May, 23 2023
Free Business Advice Drives Sustainable Growth for Kent Arable Farm

A ten-year sustainability plan put in place just over a year ago at Squerryes Estate at Westerham in Kent has provided a framework for the business, as it navigates its […]

Tim Isaac

Tim Isaac

Feb, 21 2023
CLA’S AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION ROADSHOW MARCH 2023

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get the Answers You Need to Drive Your Business Forward We’re excited to join CLA experts, Defra, and the RPA at a series of events […]

Beth Speakman

Beth Speakman

Jan, 31 2023
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Defra’s New Standards For The 2023 SFI Scheme

Published on 26th January, Defra announced the roll out of six new standards under the Sustainable Farming Incentive with the three-year agreements aimed at promoting biodiversity, air quality, climate change […]

Tim Isaac

Tim Isaac

Jan, 10 2023
Top 10 tips to reduce arable-related costs

Featured in several publications, including Farmers Weekly, Farmers Guardian, Agronomist and Arable Farmer and Anglia Farmer, our Associate Partner Tim Isaac details all the things to think about when it […]

Phillip Norden

Phillip Norden

Jan, 10 2023
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Introducing The New SFI Management Payments & Revised Countryside Stewardship Rates

Announced on 5th January at the Oxford Farming Conference by Defra farming minister Mark Spencer, payments for the Countryside Stewardship and SFI have been revised to encourage uptake of environmental […]

Louise Penn

Louise Penn

Jan, 03 2023
Six Principles of Regenerative Agriculture, Explained

The book ‘Dirt to Soil’ by Gabe Brown introduced me to regenerative agriculture like it has for so many others. I have always had an interest in sustainability, but the […]

Edward Hutley

Edward Hutley

Dec, 15 2022
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ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT SCHEMES

A CORNERSTONE FOR A RESILIENT AND SECURE FOOD SYSTEM Joint Statement As leading businesses, financial institutions, farmers, landowners, academic researchers, and civil society organisations, we are united in support of […]

Robert Gazely

Robert Gazely

Oct, 31 2022
REASONS TO PLANT TREES ON YOUR FARM

If you are considering planting trees on your farm, there are several ways in which you can receive support, both in the form of advice and through grants that fund […]

Robert Gazely

Robert Gazely

Oct, 25 2022
Turning Back the Clocks: Health Implications in Agriculture as British Summer Time Ends

Preparing for Darker Days: Seasonal Safety and Mental Health Awareness for Farmers On Sunday 30 October, the clocks go back and we return to Greenwich Mean Time – a clear […]

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