As a member of the UKSCI, AIC has been asked to share this joint UKSCI and Defra webinar invitation with Members on the UK Government’s approach to deforestation regulation.
Alongside the Farming Roadmap 2050, the Government's response to the Farming Profitability Review outlines how it plans to improve farm profitability through market growth, innovation, supply chain measures and targeted support.
Accredited laboratory testing is a requirement of FEMAS, TASCC and UFAS, so participants should ensure testing is within an accredited scope, records are maintained, and subcontracted analyses are clearly identified and accredited.
New versions of AHDB Combinable Crops Analyst Training modules Be03 – Beans Staining and Colour Method v1.1 and Be04 – Beans Insect Test Method v1.1 are now available.
The latest dates for training courses supporting the AIC Services Trade Assurance Schemes FEMAS, TASCC, FIAS, and UFAS are available to book for the coming months.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) will be hosting a series of drop-in sessions at Groundswell on 1–2 July, providing an opportunity for farmers, advisers and businesses to discuss a range of current policy and technical topics with specialists.
The first application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) opens today (30 June 2026), with £60 million available from the scheme’s total £240 million budget.