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Louise Petrakas
Oct, 13 2026Ceres Rural is hosting four free on-farm training days this November and December as part of the Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs) Farmer Training Programme. Whether you are already involved with LENs or not, the days are designed for anyone interested in regenerative farming, natural capital and environmental markets. Each event is led by specialists from […]
Rosalie Sanders
Aug, 04 2026As 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. This month, we reflect on our takeaways […]
Louise Penn
Jul, 13 2026Introducing Fields of the Future, a podcast for farmers who want to get the most out of their farm businesses and unlock their agricultural potential. Each episode brings together voices from across the industry – farmers, agronomists, researchers, and innovators – to share independent, science-led insights that matter in the field. Whether you’re looking for practical […]
Louise Penn
Jul, 10 2026More 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 […]
Louise Penn
Jun, 25 2026Introducing Fields of the Future, a new podcast for farmers who want to get the most out of their farm businesses and unlock their agricultural potential. Each episode brings together voices from across the industry – farmers, agronomists, researchers, and innovators – to share independent, science-led insights that matter in the field. Whether you’re looking for […]
Tim Isaac
Jun, 01 2026This month marks the launch of the Ceres Innovation Group, a joint initiative between Ceres Research and Ceres Rural, focused on identifying, testing, and rolling out new ways of working in agronomy and farm management. At Ceres Research, our focus is clear: bridging the gap between innovation and on-farm adoption. We work with farmers, agronomists, and Ag Innovators to […]
Tim Isaac
Mar, 18 2026LENs is introducing a farmer training programme for the East of England and Yorkshire. The development is part of its commitment to provide more support for farmers participating LENs. Following a competitive tender, LENs appointed Ceres Rural, an experience-led farming consultancy, to develop and deliver training and support materials, designed to equip farmers with a […]
Beth Ashley
Nov, 05 2025With 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]