AIC was invited at short notice to join a meeting with the National Farmers' Union (NFU) this morning to hear concerns about the pressures farmers and growers are facing following the impact of the Iran conflict, the drought and the bluetongue virus affecting livestock in recent weeks.
On Tuesday 8 September, Ellie Vinnicombe, Head of Crop Protection will take part in the panel discussion "Implications of Latest Developments" at the ECCA CPRC.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that has resulted in more than 200 confirmed cases of illness across the UK and one reported death.
Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld laws in Mato Grosso and Rondônia that restrict tax incentives and public land grants for companies participating in private agreements that limit agricultural production, while also reaffirming the legality and constitutionality of the Amazon Soy Moratorium.
The Government has announced a £65 million package of support for farmers in England in response to the ongoing drought. The package combines additional funding, planning reforms and temporary scheme flexibilities to help businesses manage the immediate impacts of prolonged dry weather and improve resilience to future droughts.
AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby will be speaking at the IGD Future of the UK Food System 2026 event on 10 September, joining senior leaders from across the food and farming sectors for a panel discussion on the future of agriculture.