Agronomists are asked to register with the Get Pelletwise agronomic update system this season and / or continue to send weekly reports even if they are not recommending the use of metaldehyde slug pellets.
AIC has provided members with an update on the current production challenges in the UK and EU's fertiliser sectors. This includes AIC discussing the issue on the BBC's Farming Today programme.
Prior to the COP26 Conference, the new Agriculture & Land Use Alliance (ALA), of which the AIC is a partner, will host the first ever Countryside COP event to showcase and inspire net zero activity in rural communities and agri-food supply chains. Learn more about the list of activities, and how members can take part, or host an event.
Checks on EU imports are to be delayed in 2022. The details for seed (which are included under the ‘plant products’ term) are available on the Plant Health Portal.
In June 2020, 40 key stakeholders from across the UK meat production and supply chain, including AIC came together, facilitated by WRAP's Courtauld Commitment, to pledge to help make the UK meat industry one of the most efficient and sustainable in the world.
The Government are proposing to further relax drivers’ hours and rest periods for the period from 4 October 2021 to 23 January 2022.
Members are encouraged to either send a response to Government or to AIC.
Members are reminded that businesses which import, manufacture, process, distribute or sell professional plant protection products (PPPs), their ingredients or adjuvants in Great Britain, must register their company details with Defra by 22 September 2021.
