The latest issue of Pathfinder, a regular newsletter published by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), provides updates on funding opportunities, veterinary support, and regulatory changes relevant to livestock keepers in England.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published figures for the uptake of their Countryside Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes up to 1 April 2025.
Yesterday (13/5/25), the final ‘secondary’ legislation required to implement the Precision Breeding Act for plants in England passed its final legislative stage. This will now fully unlock the benefits of the Act which became law in March 2023.
Through your association membership, you have the opportunity to register for Croner's FREE webinar sessions in June 2025. These sessions can cover everything from HR and health & safety basics to specialised topics, including relevant legislation and key case law.
The Government will now allow further applications to be made under Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 24 by those who had started and saved their application within two months of 11 March 2025, but who had not submitted the application by that date.
AIC is pleased to offer training on current competition law to support businesses and their staff with understanding what is, and what is not, legally permitted.
Following the Government announcement on a tariff agreement with the United States of America, AIC will await the full details from the government on the new trade measures and provide further insight when we receive them.
The AIC Dinner & Conference will return on 11-12 November 2025 in Peterborough, with tickets to the agri-food supply chain's flagship event available to book soon.
The UK Government is set to launch several new funding and grant opportunities aimed at boosting farm productivity, improving animal health and welfare, and advancing sustainable farming practices.
