Environmental Management

Whether you’re looking to improve business performance, explore diversification opportunities, strengthen succession plans or better understand your environmental responsibilities, Farming Connect provides Welsh farming businesses with access to valuable funded support. As a trusted agricultural consultancy, Ceres Rural is proud to deliver both fully funded one-to-one advice and subsidised consultancy services through the Farming Connect […]

More than 200 landowners, farmers, property and planning professionals gathered at Lamport Hall Estate this week in what Ceres Group has described as a strong vote of confidence in Northamptonshire’s rural economy and future growth prospects. The event followed the opening of Ceres Group’s Northampton office earlier this year and brought together so many to […]

As part of the Ceres Innovation Group, we’re sharing monthly reflections on the innovations, technologies and ideas shaping agriculture. The aim isn’t simply to highlight new products, but to explore where they may add value in practical farming systems and where further evidence is needed before widespread adoption. Breeding Continues to Move Forward While much […]

As growers continue to review rotations and look for alternatives to traditional break crops, interest in specialist and alternative crops is growing. Challenges associated with oilseed rape establishment, particularly the ongoing impact of cabbage stem flea beetle, have prompted many businesses to reassess their rotational options. While beans, peas and other pulse crops remain important break crop choices, […]

Strengthening Our Presence Across East Anglia Ceres Group has recently opened a new office in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, further strengthening our presence across East Anglia, including Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. This expansion reinforces our commitment to supporting landowners, rural businesses and property clients across the East of England. The region has long been a […]

Livestock Manager Opportunity in North Norfolk: Lead a Progressive Organic Farming Enterprise Are you an experienced Livestock Manager looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen in North Norfolk to lead and shape the future of a large-scale, forward-thinking farming business. A Unique Role in a Diverse Farming Operation […]

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. 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 […]

The latest announcement from Defra is exciting: a new national forest will be in the Oxford-Cambridge (Ox-Cam) corridor. This Ox-Cam national forest is the second to be announced, following the Western Forest announced earlier this year. A further location is due to be decided in early 2026, reportedly either in the Midlands or the North […]

With applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and capital grants currently closed, many farmers are looking for alternative sources of financial support to continue marking improvements. The Thames Water Catchment Fund offers an opportunity to help bridge that gap. The Fund aims to support farmers in reducing agricultural herbicide pollution at its source, protecting local […]