Briefings

Members are encouraged to share any specific regulatory or policy interventions that Government could take, particularly where fuel supply or costs are affecting operations, so these can be raised directly in AIC’s ongoing discussions.

AIC Scotland Members are reminded to pre-book their attendance at the upcoming sector meetings in Perth on 29 April 2026.

Following notification of a possible Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), AIC Chief Executive, Robert Sheasby and AIC Sector Head for Fertilisers, Jo Gilbertson, held a private meeting with the Farming Minister.

AIC is hosting a webinar on Thursday 16 April at 11:00 for Members on the UK Fertiliser Regulation - Joint Government Consultation

EU CBAM entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026, and is now a financial obligation for importers, not just a reporting requirement.

The Government has laid before Parliament the draft Statutory Instrument (SI) titled The REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026. This is accompanied by a draft explanatory memorandum and a final stage impact assessment.

Recent weeks have seen rising political and stakeholder attention on fertiliser pricing, transparency, and the possibility of Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) involvement.

AIC has introduced a new logo for the AIC group as part of a wider brand refresh, to ensure AIC is presented in a clear, consistent and recognisable way across all sectors and communications.

AIC has been notified that AHDB will shortly issue a formal communication to cereal buyers and merchants regarding changes to levy administration deductions. Members should expect to receive this letter directly.

On Thursday 12 March, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) hosted a Member webinar on the EU Reset and the availability of plant protection products (PPPs).

AIC Members will be aware of the growing tension following current events taking place in Iran and the wider Gulf region. AIC has been in contact with many Members to gather initial concerns, which are helping to inform our ongoing dialogue with the UK Government.

Guidance on the use of PPPs in mixed cropping situations has been amended by CRD following questions from AIC members.