Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) Window 2 closed on 22 September, the same day it opened, after attracting exceptionally strong demand, with applications exceeding the £233 million funding available.
Under Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR), large producers must submit their packaging data for the six-month reporting period from 1 January to 30 June 2026 by 1 October 2026.
Answers to frequently asked questions on the animal feed businesses being required to comply with forthcoming deforestation, or "due diligence", regulations in the UK and EU.
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 is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Sustainable Foods 2027, which will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, on 27-28 January 2027.
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.
AIC has developed the following document to summarise and explain the eligibility of the various Government schemes that are relevant to the feed sector.
The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking feedback from permitted businesses that are experiencing, or are concerned they may experience, operational impacts as a result of heat or water-related issues.
On 17 July, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published guidance outlining how the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will apply in Northern Ireland.