Briefings

As the UK-EU relationship continues to evolve and SPS negotiations remain a key priority for AIC and its Members, AIC Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy Ellie Vinnicombe ad AIC Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker travelled to Brussels to contribute to discussions on the future regulation of crop protection products, MRLs and agricultural trade.

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a new barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tool developed using decades of research into aphid biology, virus epidemiology and computer modelling.

Sustainable Foods 2027 will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, on 27-28 January 2027, bringing together stakeholders from across food, farming and supply chains.

A major research initiative, Feed into Beef (FiB), has delivered an important update to the tools used by the UK beef industry to estimate nutritional requirements, animal performance, and the achievement of target growth and carcass quality.

AIC Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker attended the Conservative Party Conference as part of AIC's ongoing programme of engagement across the political spectrum, ensuring Member priorities were represented.

FEMAS Sector Note published for Participants processing insects to produce animal feed

Following on from the recent Member briefings regarding the Iran conflict, AIC continues to engage with Government on fuel supply and fuel cost pressures following concerns raised by Members about volatility in oil and fuel markets.

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, Rose Riby, AIC Head of Combinable Crops and Seed, and David Huish from Dalton Seeds and Vice Chair of the AIC Seed Committee discuss certified seed, what it is, what it means for growers and why it matters for the future of the UK seed industry.

Please find attached plant protection product (PPP) expiry dates as of October 2026 as issued by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD). 

The FIAS 2026 Standard is now in effect, and all Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) audits conducted from 1 October 2026 will be assessed against the updated requirements.