<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Horizon scanning</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/business/horizon-scanning</link><description>Horizon scanning</description><item><title>Nitrogen fertiliser prices significantly up since the start of the Middle East conflict</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/nitrogen-fertiliser-prices-significantly-up-since-the-start-of-the-middle-east-conflict</link><description>Nitrogen fertiliser prices significantly up since the start of the Middle East conflict</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:40:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/nitrogen-fertiliser-prices-significantly-up-since-the-start-of-the-middle-east-conflict</guid></item><item><title>Middle East conflict: Impacts and implications for UK farmers</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/middle-east-conflict-farm-impacts</link><description>Middle East conflict: Impacts and implications for UK farmers</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:39:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/middle-east-conflict-farm-impacts</guid></item><item><title>What do recent upwards market movements mean for dairy farmers?  </title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/what-do-recent-upwards-market-movements-mean-for-dairy-farmers</link><description>What do recent upwards market movements mean for dairy farmers?  </description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:46:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/what-do-recent-upwards-market-movements-mean-for-dairy-farmers</guid></item><item><title>Middle East escalation and potential implications for nitrogen and farm costs</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/middle-east-escalation-and-potential-implications-for-nitrogen-and-farm-costs</link><description>Middle East escalation and potential implications for nitrogen and farm costs</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:41:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/middle-east-escalation-and-potential-implications-for-nitrogen-and-farm-costs</guid></item><item><title>Economic outlook – February 2026</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/economic-outlook-february-2026</link><description>Economic outlook – February 2026</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/economic-outlook-february-2026</guid></item><item><title>Cow Convention 2026</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cow-convention-2026</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;&lt;span&gt;Join George Farm Vet Group for a&amp;nbsp;knowledge packed day with time to chat to fellow farmers and be inspired, focusing on cattle health and disease prevention.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Get ready for an udderly amazing in-person event all about our favorite bovine buddies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This years topics include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;New and emerging diseases&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;AHDB markets projections&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Behind the scene view into cattle post mortems&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;New scour vaccines&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Farmer discussion panel&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This is a great opportunity to hear directly from specialists, ask questions, and gain actionable advice to help you stay ahead.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enjoy a complimentary bacon roll on arrival at 10.00am and lunch at 2.00pm with hot drinks.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ticket price - &amp;pound;27.80&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:14:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cow-convention-2026</guid></item><item><title>East Sussex: NFU Water Quality Meeting</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/east-sussex-nfu-water-quality-meeting</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;&lt;span&gt;Join NFU for an informative and practical session where we&amp;rsquo;ll explore the latest developments in water quality and how they impact farming.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;With recent changes to the Farming Rules for Water and further regulatory changes on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get up to speed on what this means for your business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re delighted to welcome experts from:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;bull;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Environment Agency&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;ndash; sharing insights on water testing and compliance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;bull;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;AHDB&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;ndash; offering practical advice on slurry management&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;bull;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Local Water Companies&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;ndash; discussing key issues and solutions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This is a great opportunity to hear directly from specialists, ask questions, and gain actionable advice to help you stay ahead.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;After the meeting, enjoy a complimentary lunch and, weather permitting, an optional farm visit.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:46:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/east-sussex-nfu-water-quality-meeting</guid></item><item><title>Surrey: NFU Water Quality Meeting</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/surrey-nfu-water-quality-meeting</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;&lt;span&gt;Join NFU for an informative and practical session where we&amp;rsquo;ll explore the latest developments in water quality and how they impact farming.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;With recent changes to the Farming Rules for Water and further regulatory changes on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get up to speed on what this means for your business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re delighted to welcome experts from:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;bull;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Environment Agency&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;ndash; sharing insights on water testing and compliance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;bull;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;AHDB&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;ndash; offering practical advice on slurry management&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;bull;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Local Water Companies&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;ndash; discussing key issues and solutions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This is a great opportunity to hear directly from specialists, ask questions, and gain actionable advice to help you stay ahead.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;After the meeting, enjoy a complimentary lunch and, weather permitting, an optional farm visit.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:21:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/surrey-nfu-water-quality-meeting</guid></item><item><title>Global milk supplies race ahead – how will this impact the UK?</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/global-milk-supplies-race-ahead-how-will-this-impact-the-uk</link><description>Global milk supplies race ahead – how will this impact the UK?</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:47:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/global-milk-supplies-race-ahead-how-will-this-impact-the-uk</guid></item><item><title>Q3 2025 dairy market review</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/q3-2025-dairy-market-review</link><description>Q3 2025 dairy market review</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:01:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/q3-2025-dairy-market-review</guid></item><item><title>Falls in milk prices expected due to tumbling commodity prices and a surplus of milk</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/falls-in-milk-prices-expected-due-to-tumbling-commodity-prices-and-a-surplus-of-milk</link><description>Falls in milk prices expected due to tumbling commodity prices and a surplus of milk</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:18:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/falls-in-milk-prices-expected-due-to-tumbling-commodity-prices-and-a-surplus-of-milk</guid></item><item><title>Rabobank predict global supply growth – how could this impact British dairy producers?</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/rabobank-predict-global-supply-growth-how-could-this-impact-british-dairy-producers</link><description>Rabobank predict global supply growth – how could this impact British dairy producers?</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:12:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/rabobank-predict-global-supply-growth-how-could-this-impact-british-dairy-producers</guid></item><item><title>Beef 2030 supply forecasts: Methodology and the four scenarios</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/beef-2030-supply-forecasts-methodology-and-the-four-scenarios</link><description>Beef 2030 supply forecasts: Methodology and the four scenarios</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:04:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/beef-2030-supply-forecasts-methodology-and-the-four-scenarios</guid></item><item><title>Beef 2030 supply forecasts: Conclusions and implications</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/beef-2030-supply-forecasts-conclusions-and-implications</link><description>Beef 2030 supply forecasts: Conclusions and implications</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:36:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/beef-2030-supply-forecasts-conclusions-and-implications</guid></item><item><title>Lamb 2030 supply forecasts: Conclusions and implications</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/lamb-2030-supply-forecasts-conclusions-and-implications</link><description>Lamb 2030 supply forecasts: Conclusions and implications</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/lamb-2030-supply-forecasts-conclusions-and-implications</guid></item><item><title>Lamb 2030 supply forecasts: Methodology and the four scenarios</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/lamb-2030-supply-forecasts-methodology-and-the-four-scenarios</link><description>Lamb 2030 supply forecasts: Methodology and the four scenarios</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:48:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/lamb-2030-supply-forecasts-methodology-and-the-four-scenarios</guid></item><item><title>Welsh Government reveals details of Sustainable Farming Scheme</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/trade-and-policy-Welsh-Government-reveals-details-of-Sustainable-Farming-Scheme</link><description>Welsh Government reveals details of Sustainable Farming Scheme</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:31:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/trade-and-policy-Welsh-Government-reveals-details-of-Sustainable-Farming-Scheme</guid></item><item><title>Updated analysis shines spotlight on long-term opportunities for red meat and dairy exports to Europe</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/updated-analysis-shines-spotlight-on-long-term-opportunities-for-red-meat-and-dairy-exports-to-europe</link><description>Updated analysis shines spotlight on long-term opportunities for red meat and dairy exports to Europe</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:40:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/updated-analysis-shines-spotlight-on-long-term-opportunities-for-red-meat-and-dairy-exports-to-europe</guid></item><item><title>Mixed picture for farm profitability in 2024</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/trade-and-policy/mixed-picture-for-farm-profitability-in-2024</link><description>Mixed picture for farm profitability in 2024</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:28:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/trade-and-policy/mixed-picture-for-farm-profitability-in-2024</guid></item><item><title>Limited SFI application window to open</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/trade-and-policy-Limited-SFI-application-window-to-open</link><description>Limited SFI application window to open</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 10:47:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/trade-and-policy-Limited-SFI-application-window-to-open</guid></item></channel></rss>