Briefings

AIC is delighted to announce that the first annual AIC Pulses Dinner will be held on Thursday, 22 January 2026.

AIC is seeking Members views to inform their response to Defra’s call for evidence on expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery.

AIC samples from the 2024 harvest of stored wheat, barley, oats, wheatfeed and oatfeed are now published.

The BASIS Seed Sellers Certificate is a three-day course equipping professionals with the knowledge to advise on treated seed responsibly.

Additional duties will be applied to Russian and Belarussian Nitrogen fertiliser from 18 July 2025.

The Bracken Control Group (BCG) is to close after fourteen years of operation. The group was formed in 2011 as a focus for collecting and collating evidence about bracken: as a plant, its threats, and management options.

The AIC welcomes the UK Government's new Trade Strategy, setting out its approach to supporting international trade and economic growth.

The HSE and EA have implemented new cost recovery rates for COMAH-related activities. These changes came into effect in April 2025.

From 1 July 2025, APHA will cease funding for seed certification services under the Movement Assistance Scheme.

AIC is delighted to announce that the annual AIC Fertiliser Dinner will be held on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at The Radisson Hotel, North Street, York.

Members can now book tickets and tables for the annual AIC Seed Trade Dinner in York on 4 December 2025.

The AIC, BAFSAM, BETA and UK Petfood have held a recent meeting with FSA, who have subsequently provided the following summary outlining the status of a number of feed additives.