Ceres Reports
Ceres Rural regularly publishes specific reports, either quarterly or annually, covering topical issues, discussion and recommendations relevant to our industry and clients. These publications are free to digest and download. You can browse the full library below.
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Robert Gazely
Jul, 20 2026Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate. This edition covers Farm Safety Week 2026, the risks faced by older people in agriculture, fuel bowser and transport guidance, and the launch of Farmers Aid. We […]
Will Spurdens
Jul, 10 2026Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update, a publication that provides independent insights on agricultural issues, from policy and grant funding, to administrative updates and key market information. Read the update here. A ‘PLUS‘ version of this publication is now available to Ceres Research members, which takes a deeper dive into the key topics covered. […]
Robert Gazely
Apr, 13 2026Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate. This edition covers safe use of abrasive wheels, an outline of workplace requirements, manual handling, and what health surveillance is and when it might be required. We […]
Annis Cousins
Mar, 20 2026Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update, a publication that provides independent insights on agricultural issues, from policy and grant funding, to administrative updates and key market information. Read the update here. For a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing this publication. A ‘PLUS‘ version of this publication is now available to […]
Ben Bates
Feb, 17 2026Ceres Rural has submitted a detailed response to Defra’s public consultation on contractual practice in the UK combinable crops sector. Drawing on insights from supporting over 1,100 farmers and landowners, our submission explores key issues around fairness, transparency and bargaining power within grain contracts. It highlights grower perspectives on market dynamics, contract clarity, negotiation ability, […]
Robert Gazely
Jan, 21 2026Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate. This edition covers safe battery charging, key points from the HSE Annual Report, COSHH regulations, and why reporting near misses can build a proactive safety culture. We […]
Charlie Fairs
Nov, 11 2025We’re pleased to share with you our Contact Farming Survey 2025 report. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from the last harvest year. We have analysed results across a breadth of agreements, using a significant Ceres Rural dataset. The objective is to provide you with an independent view of CFA performance and […]
Jock Willmott
Nov, 04 2025We’re pleased to share with you our Yield Summary for 2025. This is a free publication detailing conclusions and learnings from harvest. We have analysed results across a breadth of crops, using a significant Ceres Rural dataset built over the last five years. The objective is to provide you with an independent view of crop […]
Jock Willmott
Oct, 29 2025Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update, a publication that provides independent insights on agricultural issues, from policy and grant funding, to administrative updates and key market information. Read the update here. For a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing this publication. A ‘PLUS‘ version of this publication is now available to […]
Robert Gazely
Oct, 06 2025Each quarter, we produce a health & safety report, updating you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate. This edition covers safe carriage of passengers on farm trailers, risks involved with mezzanine floors and safe use of working dogs […]