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Louise Penn
Jul, 22 2025As advisors working in farming and the food supply chain, we see the challenges our food system faces from the ground up. We understand the pressure on farm businesses, the volatility of markets, and the strain of trying to grow nutritious food under mounting environmental and economic pressures. We’re also in a privileged position, many […]
George Catchpole
Apr, 09 2025
Welcome 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: Farming Update – April 2025. For a downloadable version click here, and for a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing […]
Richard Means
Mar, 21 2025 Three new offices are being opened by Ceres Group as the leading rural consultancy responds to sky-rocketing demand for its services and expertise. Ceres Group’s geographic reach is being extended to both the north and the south-west as it establishes offices in Northampton, Newbury and Stamford, in a move which will see staff numbers grow […]
Jock Willmott
Dec, 11 2024We’re pleased to share with you our Yield Summary for 2024. 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 four seasons. The objective is to provide you with an independent view of crop […]
John Price
Oct, 01 2024Winter wheat growers planning companion cropping this autumn must consider machinery needs and herbicide compatibility. These factors are critical for success with this emerging technique, advises Ceres Rural Associate John Price. Choose the Right Companion Species Linseed or beans are the preferred companion crops. The best method? Drill wheat and the companion together. This approach […]
Joe Pitt
Sep, 10 2024September Brings Key Decisions for Drilling As September begins, many farmers focus on post-harvest cultivations and drilling plans. Poor and variable yields remind us of last autumn’s wet conditions, tempting some to drill earlier. However, patience pays off—waiting until October helps control disease, barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV), and grassweed. Why Early Drilling Increases Disease […]
Huw Jenkins
Sep, 03 2024Summer has progressed quickly, bringing to a close the turbulent 2023/24 growing year. The hard work doesn’t stop once the combines are back in the shed however, and up and down the country our agronomists and farm managers are busy planning and preparing for the coming autumn drilling campaign. Following the year we have had, […]
George Catchpole
Jul, 12 2024Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update July, 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: Farming Update – July 2024. For a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing this publication.
Alice Andrews
May, 14 2024A Challenging Start to Spring for Winter Wheat Spring has been tough for winter wheat crops. Soil temperatures have taken far longer to warm up because of excess water. Normally, at this time of year, soils would be around 12°C. In early May, they were only 9°C. On top of that, stressed crops have suffered […]
George Catchpole
Mar, 04 2024 Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update March 2024, 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: Farming Update – March 2024. For a printer-friendly version, click here. Please consider the environment before printing this publication.