Today (20th January) the AIC’s Robert Sheasby told an international audience that UK agriculture was ready to embrace the opportunities from the recently signed UK-Japan free trade deal.
AIC’s Head of Policy and External Affairs appeared on the Farmers Weekly podcast to explain the current challenges being faced by AIC members as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU, and what it means for agricultural supply businesses.
The AIC has produced a briefing note to external audiences on the current major ‘non-tariff barriers’ faced by members as a result of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA).
In response to the continued uncertainty over EU Exit, this year the AIC Switchboard will be available for any Member concerns that arise, in addition to the usual availability by staff to cover Sector emergencies.
Following on from the announcement of the Government’s proposed agricultural transition support plan for England, the Secretary of State for Defra George Eustice underlined the role of advisors and agronomists in the new scheme.
Following on from the announcement of the Government’s proposed agricultural transition support plan for England, the Secretary of State for Defra George Eustice underlined the role of advisors and agronomists in the new scheme.
AIC has issued the following comments following the Countryfile programme on Sunday 8th November. The programme covered a topic on illegal pesticides, pesticide disposal and counterfeit pesticides.
Improving business resilience, sustainability, and seizing trade opportunities for the UK’s agri-food supply industry were the recurring themes from expert speakers at this year’s Agribusiness conference, which was held online for the first time on 11 November 2020.
The AIC has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation entitled Due diligence on forest risk commodities. The consultation considers whether the Government should introduce legislation that would require a ‘small number of larger businesses’ to guarantee that commodities that can be responsible for deforestation have been produced legally, in accordance with relevant, local laws.
