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Toby Eve
Jan, 14 2026HARVEST WORKER RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME – ARABLE FARM PLACEMENT Location: Various UK locations (based on your preference) Duration: Seasonal (typically July–October) Reporting to: Business Owner / Farm Manager Kickstart Your Agricultural Career This Summer Looking for a paid summer role that gives you real, hands-on experience in agriculture? Join the Ceres Harvest Worker Recruitment Programme and spend your summer working on a commercial arable farm […]
Richard Means
Nov, 27 2025The 2025 Budget brings a range of changes – some positive, some challenging – across the rural landscape. The full transferability of the £1 million APR and BPR bands between spouses is welcome and provides more flexibility for succession planning. However, increased minimum wages will put additional strain on farm businesses, especially those relying on seasonal or […]
Sophia Slater
Nov, 11 2025The 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 […]
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 […]
Rowan Venables
Oct, 07 2025At Ceres Group, we’re proud to support and champion young talent in the rural sector. Many of our team members are actively involved in Young Farmers Clubs – from organising local shows and serving on executive committees to mentoring others and promoting rural careers. As we celebrate National Young Farmers’ Week 2025, we take a […]
Sophia Slater
Sep, 18 2025Last week, Ceres Rural attended the Agroforestry Show in Maple Cross and came away with some valuable insights into emerging systems and funding opportunities. Here’s a summary of the most relevant points. Agroforestry in Pasture: Forage and Shelter Agroforestry systems that integrate trees into pasture offer multiple benefits: Trees can provide high-quality forage, especially […]
Annis Cousins
Sep, 03 2025As we move into the latter half of the year, the agronomy landscape continues to be shaped by unpredictable weather patterns and shifting input markets. With an early harvest behind us and autumn preparations underway, we explore the current state of cultivations, crop establishment, and input planning. From blackgrass control to OSR resilience, we take […]
Beth Ashley
Sep, 03 2025Across the UK, organic flour consumption is on the rise, driven by a growing trend among homemade sourdough enthusiasts and artisan bakeries. Consumers cite health considerations, environmental impact, and a preference for transparent ingredients as key motivators. For flour mills, obtaining organic certification is both a compliance requirement and a strategic business opportunity. Certification Organic […]