Sustainability

In this episode Vicky Robinson, AIC Head of Sustainability, and Andrew Pearson, AIC Policy Manager discuss why sustainability reporting matters, the value it can bring to businesses and how agricultural supply businesses can prepare for evolving reporting requirements.

In this episode of ⁠⁠The AIC Podcast⁠⁠, Vicky Robinson, AIC Head of Sustainability, and Andrew Pearson, AIC Policy Manager discuss why sustainability reporting matters, the value it can bring to businesses and how agricultural supply businesses can prepare for evolving reporting requirements.

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.

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 has been announced as a partner for 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.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has opened the 2026 Capital Grants offer today. Agreements will run for three years.