Briefings

AIC has produced an updated version of the new audit poster to help AIC Trade Assurance Scheme Participants and their teams.

AIC is seeking updates from Members on any impacts of recent events in the Gulf on the agri‑supply chain. The Government is keen to understand any potential knock‑on impacts for UK farmers and consumers

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS), launched in 2006 to strengthen fertiliser security, safety and traceability across the UK supply chain.

AIC has released a two part special of The AIC Podcast exploring the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and what it means for UK agriculture and supply chains.

AIC is hosting a webinar for Members to share and explain the initial results from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) environmental baselining pilot.

The latest Climate Change Agreement newsletter has been published which includes links to the updated Statutory Guidance and Technical Annex, both important documents for those with a CCA. The updated Operations Manual has not been published yet. The newsletter also details the CO2 emission factors for 2026 – 2030.

AIC has produced a new audit poster to help AIC Trade Assurance Scheme Participants and their teams.

Following the Secretary of State’s announcement at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a blog setting out definitions, details and expectations for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26).

AIC will host two webinars for Members and Assurance Participants to introduce the AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme (ASCS).

AHDB has published results from the 2025 harvest for wheat, barley, oats, wheatfeed and oatfeed, covering a range of field mycotoxins, ergot alkaloids and pesticides. 

This update provides initial headline points only. Further detail will follow once all information has been released and reviewed.

Home Office is gathering feedback on how the Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulations 2023 (CEPPR 2023) are working in practice, especially for SMEs handling regulated chemicals.