The 2026 Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd elections have resulted in no party securing an outright majority in either nation, meaning both administrations will be required to work with other parties to take policies forward
AIC Scotland is recruiting a Policy Manager to lead engagement on Scottish agricultural policy while contributing to UK‑wide policy development. Application deadline: 17 May 2026.
In this episode of The AIC Podcast, Sue Whittington, AIC Technical Manager, and James McCulloch, AIC Head of Animal Feed, to take a closer look at the AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme (ASCS) and what it means for the UK feed supply chain.
In preparation for the launch of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published guidance to help farmers in England get ready to apply to the scheme when the first application window opens.
AIC has been contacted by the Canadian High Commission in the UK, with an invitation for AIC Members to attend a Global Commodities Showcase, taking place from 15-17 July 2026 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
To mark the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH), the International Seed Federation (ISF) will host a Seed Talk webinar on 12 May 2026, exploring how innovation can support healthier plants and more resilient agricultural systems.
The AIC Dinner & Conference returns to Peterborough on 10–11 November 2026, bringing together the UK agricultural supply chain for AIC’s flagship annual event. Ticket booking will open soon.
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has concluded its inquiry into the risks posed by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).