Our Sectors

Working in support of modern sustainable commercial agriculture

Animal Feed

The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member Companies within the agri supply industry.
Crop Protection

The Crop Protection Sector supports Members interests by lobbying and supplying information on technical, transport and storage issues as well as other initiatives.
Fertiliser

Seeks to support its members’ interests through providing a comprehensive lobbying, advice and statistics service, sharing technical, transport and storage information.
Grain & Oilseed

The work of the Arable Crop Marketing Sector is geared to representing the interests of Members with Defra and other government and non-government bodies and organisations.
Seed

The work of the Seed Sector is geared to representing the interests of Members with Defra and other government and non-government bodies and organisations.
Policy

AIC policy work falls into two main categories, environmental policy and external policy, covering a range of issues from CAP and Biotechnology to Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas mitigation.

Issues

EU Exit

Guidance and resources on EU Exit

Sustainability Roadmap

AIC’s Roadmap for a sustainable food chain.

Coronavirus

Guidance for the agri-supply industry.

The work of the AIC

News and publications

Members only
05 Aug 2021

Locations of import checks for seed from January 2022

S21-026

Members have made significant use of the inland Place of Destination scheme (PODs) for managing imports of plants and plant products, however it is to be noted these are to be significantly changed and reduced in 2022.

Members only
04 Aug 2021

Cancellation of AIC Seed Dinner – 02 December 2021

S21-025

The AIC Seed Dinner 2021 was planned to take place on 2 nd December 2021. However the continued uncertainty over Covid restrictions and the liability this places on member funds as well as the financial commitment from the AIC, leads the AIC to conclude that the risk attached to planning a dinner at a time when there is so much uncertainty would not be seen as a sensible and safe use of member funds.

Members only
04 Aug 2021

European Commission publishes list of voluntary schemes with a

G21-118

AIC is pleased to be able to confirm that following lobbying from voluntary schemes seeking recognition under the recast Renewable Energy Directive, the European Commission has agreed to publish a list of schemes that have received a "positive preliminary assessment".

Latest publications

07 Jul 2021
AIC Journal, Quarter 2, Summer 2021

AIC is increasing its focus on issues that will affect Members over the next 10 years, at both a policy and practical level. Our work is underpinned by three pillars; competitiveness, productivity, and environment. Combined, these pillars enable the agri-supply industry to demonstrate and work towards greater sustainability.

Journal
25 Mar 2021
TASCC 2021 Code of Practice - General for all schemes
Standard
11 Jan 2021
UFAS Standard - effective April 2021
Standard
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AIC Sector Head: Arable Marketing and Seeds

Are you interested in influencing policy to create a productive and sustainable agri-food supply chain?

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Find a Feed Adviser

This is a new initiative whereby livestock producers can search for feed companies with registered advisers within their area.

Find a Feed Adviser

 

Transport

There are many AIC members and Trade Assurance participants who are in, or deal with, the transport industry. 

Transport

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Welcome to the new AIC website

Welcome to the new AIC website! The new site incorporates content from the old AIC website as well as the Trade Assurance, FAR and AIC Services websites. It includes:

  • a new design that works across desktop, tablet and mobile devices
  • a greater focus on the issues and topics relevant to our members and stakeholders, including a dedicated EU Exit page that will be updated over the coming weeks as information is released by the UK government
  • enhanced online profiles for members, who can now update their own preferences and contact details, submit declarations, and view content tailored to their interests
  • full support for committees, including dedicated committee pages with agendas, papers and minutes
  • event management and bookings (coming soon)
  • a new, much more flexible, email briefing system that will deliver more dynamic and focussed emails to members
  • updated versions of all of the existing tools provided by AIC, including Find a Feed Adviser, the FAR status checker and Water Quality search
  • an improved search tool

We are still working on moving all of the old content into the new site, as well as adding new content and functionality. If there is anything you are unable to find please let us know, and we will do our best to assist you.