Briefings

Defra have made AIC aware of a forthcoming amendment which is being made to the 1997 Act to modify the wording as it relates to the definition of a small farmer.

On Wednesday 14 January, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) appointed two new co‑opted members to the AIC Board.

The Secretary of State has confirmed the continuation of anti‑dumping duties (ADD) on imports of ammonium nitrate (AN) originating in the Russian Federation.

Defra has published it’s A New Vision for Water outlining how it plans to reform England’s water system including regulation, investment and planning.

A new edition of AIC's Policy Report is now available, detailing the latest work on behalf of Members.

Join AIC’s working group to coordinate UK–EU commodity trade policy across Feed and Combinable Crops, covering SPS, MRLs, contaminants and GMO approvals.

On Friday, 16 January 2026, AIC hosted an insightful webinar for Members on the Defra consultation titled ‘Contractual Relationships in the Combinable Crops Sector’.

A new online resource is now available to support Participants across UFAS, TASCC and FEMAS.

To complement the Careers in the Feed Supply Chain booklet, AIC is launching a dedicated careers webpage showcasing opportunities available through Member businesses.

Scottish Budget maintains £660m agricultural support, offering short‑term stability but no long‑term plan ahead of the May elections, underscoring the need for continued AIC advocacy for the agri‑food supply chain.

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'.