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The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed the appointment of Dame Angela Eagle DBE as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

AIC attended a number of high-profile events, discussions and stakeholder engagements at this year's Royal Welsh Show, providing valuable opportunities to hear directly from policymakers, industry leaders and farming representatives on the future direction of Welsh agriculture.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has raised concerns about risks to children and older workers on farms, while the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is calling for stronger action to improve occupational safety and health across the industry

AIC continues its active engagement with industry and stakeholders. We share a snapshot of the key meetings scheduled for the week ahead.

PackUK has set a 1 September 2026 deadline for producers to correct any errors and resubmit their 2025 packaging data. This applies to businesses that pay Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees for packaging.

This week has been a busy one for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with a series of announcements on agricultural support, culminating in Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds MP unveiling funding for farmer collaboration and farmer welfare at the Great Yorkshire Show.

A new Feed Adviser Register (FAR) case study is now available, featuring Jim Uprichard, Sustainability Manager at Trouw Nutrition, and the role feed advice can play in supporting more sustainable egg production.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched a new WhatsApp Channel, providing Members and followers with an additional way to receive selected key updates alongside existing communications.

AIC will be attending the Royal Welsh Show from 20-23 July, engaging with businesses across the agri-supply industry, policymakers and stakeholders from across Wales.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is proud to support Farm Safety Week 2026, taking place from 20–24 July 2026.

South East Water has launched what it describes as an industry-first livestock register designed to help protect animal welfare during water supply interruptions.