Member Briefings
Feed F06-042 -Iodine - Update 15 Mar 2006
Unfortunately, the further data provided by AIC to the FSA have not been sufficient to persuade the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) to change its published Opinion on iodine supplementation of feed, nor to support the maintenance of the 10 mg/kg maximum permitted level (MPL) of iodine in feed for dairy cows. It is expected that the new MPL of 5 mg/kg will be introduced in September 2006.
General G06-031 - WTO Update 13 Mar 2006
Recent discussions with Defra have helped to clarify where we currently stand on WTO issues and the likely timetable through the rest of the year.
Feed F06-041 - World Poultry Conference 2006 13 Mar 2006
Agra Europe Weekly have announced that they will be holding their 5th World Poultry 2006 Annual Conference - Succeeding in a Challenging Market on 23rd and 24th May at the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel in London.
Grain and Merchanting GM06-008 - EU Planting Estimates and Balance Sheet 13 Mar 2006
latest COCERAL estimates for current plantings in the EU, together with the latest balance sheet for cereals.
General G06-032 - New Independent Vehicle Cleaning Regime for TASCC 13 Mar 2006
In response to TASCC Participants requirements AIC will be launching an independent cleaning regime allowing trailers that are currently in TASCC that have carried manures, litters and composts back into TASCC as long as these trailers have undergone an independent and rigorous cleaning process followed by swabbing and the achievement of set microbiological standards.
General G06-032 - New Independent Vehicle Cleaning Regime for TASCC 13 Mar 2006
In response to TASCC Participants requirements AIC will be launching an independent cleaning regime allowing trailers that are currently in TASCC that have carried manures, litters and composts back into TASCC as long as these trailers have undergone an independent and rigorous cleaning process followed by swabbing and the achievement of set microbiological standards.
Fertiliser Distributors FD06-003 - New Head of Sector - Fertilisers 09 Mar 2006
I am delighted to announce that with effect from 1st April 2006, Eileen Pullinger will take up the appointment of Head of Sector - Fertilisers for the AIC.
Fertiliser Manufacturers FM06-003 - New Head of Sector - Fertilisers 09 Mar 2006
I am delighted to announce that with effect from 1st April 2006, Eileen Pullinger will take up the appointment of Head of Sector - Fertilisers for the AIC.
General G06-030 - Recycling of Agricultural Packaging Waste 09 Mar 2006
To assist members in their initial search for local companies who may be interested in recycling packaging waste from agriculture, the AIC has compiled a useful list, by region.
General G06-026 - Impending Additive Assurance Requirements - Premixture Manufacturers 07 Mar 2006
Premixture manufacturers are reminded that all feed additives must be produced and supplied by producers and suppliers who are current members of an appropriate assurance scheme listed within the UFAS Compound Feeds Code of Practice.
