The Environment Secretary has announced major reforms to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, a new £30m Farmer Collaboration Fund, and extended support for upland communities. These measures aim to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability, with full details expected later this year.
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now live, and fertiliser imports face new cost and compliance challenges. With Member States pushing for exemptions, read the latest update.
AIC is hosting a webinar on Friday 16 January 2026 at 09:30 for Members on the the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) consultation on 'Contractual Relationships in the Combinable Crops Sector'.
The Government has announced that the threshold for Agricultural and Business Property Relief will rise from £1 million to £2.5 million per estate from April 2026.
Book your ticket for this year's AIC Pulses Dinner which will be held on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at the Graduate by Hilton Cambridge, Granta Place, Cambridge.
As we approach the close of the year, it’s fair to say that autumn has been exceptionally busy for the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC). Before we all take a well-earned festive break, I wanted to share an update with you, our Members, on recent activity.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking views on a common biomass sustainability framework to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors
The European Commission has published detailed guidance and factsheets for the implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) in the fertiliser sector.
