Briefings

Tickets and tables for the annual AIC Seed Trade Dinner, taking place on Thursday, 3 December 2026 at The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, are selling fast. Members are encouraged to book soon to avoid disappointment.

AIC welcomes the launch of the industry-led Beef and Lamb Environmental Roadmap, facilitated by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), which provides an important framework for the sector.

AIC will attend the Royal Welsh Show from 20 July, with Robert Sheasby, Ed Barker, Vicky Robinson and Michael Muncey engaging with AIC Members, policymakers and stakeholders across the Welsh agricultural sector.

Further to Member Briefing issued earlier this year, an AIC Member from a plant protection product (PPP) storage and distribution centre has reported receiving three scam calls last Friday (10 July) from individuals claiming to be from the Environment Agency (EA).

Please find attached plant protection product (PPP) expiry dates from CRD as of 1 July 2026.

On 7 July 2026, the European Commission published two linked initiatives: the EU Protein Action Plan and the first-ever EU Livestock Strategy. Together, they are intended to strengthen the resilience of European Union (EU) agriculture, improve food security and reduce reliance on imported feed proteins.

AIC has received Member queries regarding the storage classification of 27-10 / 27N + 10SO₃ fertilisers under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH).

Members using the Clearfield herbicide Cleravo (MAPP 16877) should be aware of forthcoming changes to its authorisation.

Campden BRI has published a 6th edition of their HACCP Guideline which reflects developments in HACCP and food safety management.

AIC has published a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to help Members respond confidently to questions from customers, policymakers and other stakeholders about the GB and EU renewal processes and the scientific evidence supporting glyphosate's continued use.

In this episode, Sarah-Jane Godfrey, AIC Technical Manager, explains the ⁠Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS)⁠ and its role in the UK feed and food supply chain.