Ahead of the 12 August 2026 introduction of the European Union's (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the European Commission (EC) has updated its PPWR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that Window 2 of SFI26 will open to all farmers in September 2026, with the application opening date to be announced after Window 1 closes.
Round 2 of the Farming Futures Automation and Robotics competition, part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme is open.
In this episode of The AIC Podcast, AIC Technical Manager Roberta Reeve discusses the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS), its role in supporting safe and secure fertiliser supply, and what Participants need to know to stay compliant.
Ed Barker, AIC's Head of Policy and External Affairs, will take part in a panel discussion at the UK Precision Breeding – Farming Futures Conference at the John Innes Conference Centre in Norwich.
Stephen Barnes, Commercial Manager at Adams and Green Ltd, speaks to the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) about the value of the Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS).