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The Government yesterday reaffirmed that the UK Carbon Border Adjustment The Government remains committed to introducing the United Kingdom (UK) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2027, with fertiliser remaining within scope.

AIC has launched a WhatsApp Channel to provide Members with an additional way to receive selected key updates alongside existing communications.

The European Union has introduced new phytosanitary certificate requirements for plants for planting, including seed, entering the EU.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that the Intercropping and Companion Cropping Guidance is now live on its website.

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will introduce phased requirements from August 2026, affecting UK exporters placing packaged goods on the EU and Northern Ireland market.

Tickets and tables for the annual AIC Seed Trade Dinner, taking place on Thursday, 3 December 2026 at The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, are selling fast. Members are encouraged to book soon to avoid disappointment.

AIC welcomes the launch of the industry-led Beef and Lamb Environmental Roadmap, facilitated by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), which provides an important framework for the sector.

AIC will attend the Royal Welsh Show from 20 July, with Robert Sheasby, Ed Barker, Vicky Robinson and Michael Muncey engaging with AIC Members, policymakers and stakeholders across the Welsh agricultural sector.

Further to Member Briefing issued earlier this year, an AIC Member from a plant protection product (PPP) storage and distribution centre has reported receiving three scam calls last Friday (10 July) from individuals claiming to be from the Environment Agency (EA).

Please find attached plant protection product (PPP) expiry dates from CRD as of 1 July 2026.