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Louise Petrakas
Oct, 16 2026So many options, not enough time Farmers looking to farm more sustainably have no shortage of support to choose from. Grants, discounted tools, green finance, carbon assessments, soil reviews, farm walks and environmental markets are all on offer, from a growing number of providers. The difficulty is knowing which of it applies to your farm. […]
Andrew Atkinson
Oct, 12 2026Diversification is now part of the conversation on most of the farms we work with. With the phasing out of direct payments and ongoing pressure on margins, many farm businesses are looking at what else their land and buildings could be doing. The ideas are rarely the problem. Most landowners can name a corner of […]
Adrian Joynt
Aug, 20 2026Whether 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 […]
Edward Hutley
Jul, 01 2026With many farming businesses reassessing labour, machinery investment and risk exposure, Contract Farming Agreements (CFAs) continue to evolve. Most farmers will be familiar with the structure, but fewer have first-hand experience of how they operate in practice and where independent oversight can add value. Following the latest quarterly review cycle, we spoke to Edward Hutley, Partner at […]
Richard Means
Jun, 12 2026Strengthening 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 […]
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 […]
Lydia Dayan
Sep, 10 2025September is the month of Heritage Open Days, and for those of us who enjoy dabbling in the antiquarian, we might be found heading to our local town centre to explore some historic gems as part of this annual festival. But how often do we turn our thoughts to the heritage of the countryside, and […]
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 […]
Edward Thompson
Aug, 21 2025
As UK farms continue to explore innovative ways to diversify and future-proof their businesses, recreational fisheries are emerging as a compelling option – particularly for farms with suitable topography and water resources.  Why Fishing? Angling is one of the UK’s most popular outdoor activities, with over 2 million regular participants. As interest continues to grow […]