Briefings

QMS is recruiting four new Board members, including individuals with experience of pig production.

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems are seeking insights from professionals in the UK and Irish animal feed sector on contamination risks, emerging contaminants, organisational preparedness and regulatory confidence.

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, Sarah-Jane Godfrey, AIC Technical Manager, talks all things ⁠Forage Analysis Assurance (FAA) Group ⁠as she tells us about the importance of accurate, consistent and reliable forage analysis, and the role the Group plays in supporting livestock nutrition across the UK and Ireland.

The updated Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) 2026 Standards will come into effect on 1 October 2026.

Attached are PPP expiry dates from CRD as of 1 September 2026

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened recruitment for a range of appointments across its Science Council and six Scientific Advisory Committees.

Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) Participants are invited to submit scheme-related questions and discussion topics for the next FEMAS Working Group meeting.

I am pleased to report that, following a further round of recruitment in July, we have made an appointment to the role of AIC Scotland Policy Manager.

Book your tickets for the annual AIC Scotland Dinner, taking place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at the voco Grand Central Glasgow.

NFU and the Ruminant Health and Welfare Council have asked the feed industry to help reinforce Bluetongue messaging with livestock farmers.

Please find attached a communication from the UK Fertiliser Farming Stakeholder Group highlighting the importance of early planning and timely fertiliser ordering ahead of the autumn and spring application periods.

Two newly published reports highlight strong levels of compliance across pesticide residue monitoring, plant protection product use and stewardship, reinforcing confidence in the UK's regulatory framework.