As the UK-EU relationship continues to evolve and SPS negotiations remain a key priority for AIC and its Members, AIC Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy Ellie Vinnicombe ad AIC Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker travelled to Brussels to contribute to discussions on the future regulation of crop protection products, MRLs and agricultural trade.
How much do we really know about the people, expertise and innovation behind the fertiliser sector? The Agricultural Industries Confederation's (AIC) Head of Fertiliser, Harriet Trewin, shares three things that have surprised her since taking on the role and reflects on the sector’s contribution to UK farming and food production.
UK and EU leaders will meet in Brussels on 20 November 2026 for the second EU-UK Summit, with trade and regulatory cooperation among the areas expected to be discussed.
The second EU-UK Summit will take place in Brussels on 20 November 2026, bringing together UK and EU leaders to review progress in the relationship and discuss future cooperation.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a new barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tool developed using decades of research into aphid biology, virus epidemiology and computer modelling.
Sustainable Foods 2027 will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, on 27-28 January 2027, bringing together stakeholders from across food, farming and supply chains.
A major research initiative, Feed into Beef (FiB), has delivered an important update to the tools used by the UK beef industry to estimate nutritional requirements, animal performance, and the achievement of target growth and carcass quality.
The Home Office is consulting on proposed changes to the regulatory framework for explosives precursors and poisons in Great Britain. The consultation runs from 1 October to 11 November 2026 and may affect AIC Members that manufacture, supply, store, handle or use relevant substances.