Briefings

Thank you to everyone who responded. Member feedback gives us practical examples to bring into discussions with Government and highlight the real-world impacts of high fuel costs and the prospect of shortages across the wider supply chain.

Dairy UK has asked AIC to share an invitation with Members and Feed Scheme Participants to attend an in-person meeting on 6 November to discuss supply chain activity and expectations on deforestation and conversion-free feed, including the recently launched Dairy UK position which takes effect on 30 December 2026

AIC is hosting a Members-only webinar on Friday 27 November at 09:30 to provide Members with an update on the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the UK and EU, following the UK-EU Summit on 20 November.

UK CBAM is moving closer to implementation, but important detail affecting fertiliser businesses, particularly the calculation methodology and potential costs, is still outstanding.

As the UK-EU relationship continues to evolve and SPS negotiations remain a key priority for AIC and its Members, AIC Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy Ellie Vinnicombe ad AIC Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker travelled to Brussels to contribute to discussions on the future regulation of crop protection products, MRLs and agricultural trade.

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a new barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tool developed using decades of research into aphid biology, virus epidemiology and computer modelling.

Sustainable Foods 2027 will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, on 27-28 January 2027, bringing together stakeholders from across food, farming and supply chains.

A major research initiative, Feed into Beef (FiB), has delivered an important update to the tools used by the UK beef industry to estimate nutritional requirements, animal performance, and the achievement of target growth and carcass quality.

AIC Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker attended the Conservative Party Conference as part of AIC's ongoing programme of engagement across the political spectrum, ensuring Member priorities were represented.

FEMAS Sector Note published for Participants processing insects to produce animal feed