Fields of the Future

In Episode 5 of Fields of the Future , Louise Penn reports live from Groundswell at Lannock Farm as the UK's leading regenerative agriculture festival celebrates its 10th anniversary. With more than 10,000 attendees gathering to explore the latest innovations, ideas and opportunities in regenerative farming, one question seemed to be on everyone's mind: How can we build more resilient fa...

Recorded live from the Cereals Event at Diddly Squat Farm, host Tim Isaac brings you a grounded and forward-looking conversation on the future of farming. Joined on the showground by agronomist Louise Penn, this episode dives into the practical realities facing UK agriculture today — while cutting through the headlines to explore what comes next. With margins tight, input costs volatile, and weath...

In this episode, we explore Biodiversity Net Gain from three key perspectives: an estate already benefitting from this income stream, a developer navigating planning complexities, and rural consultants helping landowners unlock the potential of their land. This is a must-listen for understanding how BNG is reshaping the rural economy. Become a Ceres Research member to hear more podcast content and...

In this episode, we dig into the heart of the labour and recruitment challenges facing the farming sector. Speaking directly with farmers, harvest students and farming consultants, we uncover the real-world hurdles of finding and retaining seasonal workers, the evolving expectations of student job seekers, and the disconnects that often slow down the hiring process. From contract complexities and...

Come on a journey with us round the Cereals Event site and hear from some key exhibitors about agronomic insights and technologies. Become a Ceres Research member to hear more podcast content and get further insights and tools to unlock the potential of your farming business. Click here to find about more. Follow us on social media @ceresresearch_