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Middle East conflict: Impacts and implications for UK farmers

19 March 2026

Middle East conflict: Impacts and implications for UK farmers

Exploring the expected impacts of the conflict in the Middle East on fertilisers, oil-based inputs and feed, and also the wider implications for farming.
We need your views on how cover crops impact weeds

19 March 2026

We need your views on how cover crops impact weeds

A first-of-its-kind AHDB initiative will gather commercial experience and review the evidence on the impact of cover crops on arable weeds.

February 2026 dairy market review

19 March 2026

February 2026 dairy market review

Monthly round-up of key dairy market analysis
Baking trends: Savoury baking and scratch cooking boost dairy consumption

19 March 2026

Baking trends: Savoury baking and scratch cooking boost dairy consumption

While there are fewer baking occasions overall, dairy use in baking has remained relatively stable. Traditional sweet baking continues to present opportunities, and there’s growing interest in using dairy in savoury baking too.
AHDB welcomes publication of England's first Land Use Framework

19 March 2026

AHDB welcomes publication of England's first Land Use Framework

Our initial response to England’s first Land Use Framework published by Defra.
Q4 2025 UK dairy product availability remains mixed

18 March 2026

Q4 2025 UK dairy product availability remains mixed

Butter supplies continued to tighten following lower production and imports while cheese supplies strengthen.
Spring nitrogen planning: Using excess winter rainfall data

12 March 2026

Spring nitrogen planning: Using excess winter rainfall data

Grass growth has started in parts of the country, but the extreme levels of rainfall across much of the UK will influence early spring nutrient decisions.
GB milk deliveries: volumes continue to break records

11 March 2026

GB milk deliveries: volumes continue to break records

GB milk deliveries in February totalled an estimated 986 million litres, up 3.7% compared to the same period in 2025
GB calf registrations: births to dairy dams rose in Q4 2025

11 March 2026

GB calf registrations: births to dairy dams rose in Q4 2025

The latest BCMS data shows that births to dairy dams in Q4 2025 increased year-on-year by 0.6% to total 358,000.
Dairy retail performance – 21 February 2026

11 March 2026

Dairy retail performance – 21 February 2026

Dairy retail data for the 12 weeks ending 21 February 2026. Volumes of cows’ dairy increased 0.3% year-on-year. Spend on cows’ dairy increased by 5.7% year-on-year, driven by a 5.4% increase in average prices paid.

Cautious optimism in dairy markets but war could pressure margins

11 March 2026

Cautious optimism in dairy markets but war could pressure margins

Milk prices have been under pressure since October, with GB and global markets oversupplied and volumes consistently running above the five-year average.
Milk price webinars to help strengthen your dairy business

10 March 2026

Milk price webinars to help strengthen your dairy business

Volatile milk prices are squeezing margins. This webinar series helps dairy farmers improve efficiency and make better decisions.

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