Briefings

Ian MacDougall is stepping down from his role as AIC Scotland Policy Manager to focus on competing priorities in his life; AIC thanks Ian for his contribution on behalf of AIC Scotland members particularly during the lead up to Scottish elections.

The British pork sector has published the Pork Environmental Roadmap, developed by AHDB with industry partners, setting out evidence‑based progress on emissions reduction and environmental improvement, with input from AIC on feed sourcing and life cycle assessment data.

AIC has engaged with the DESNZ and Defra following feed manufacturers being contacted about changes to Protected Site eligibility under the Electricity Supply Emergency Code, highlighting the role of feed mills in the UK food supply chain.

A reported break‑in at a plant protection product distribution store has prompted renewed calls for distributors to review site security and insurance arrangements.

AIC has received an invitation from the Chair of BASIS Registration Ltd to nominate an AIC Member to sit on the BASIS Board.

AIC has updated the UK subset of Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI) data to reflect revised emissions values, including land‑use change (LUC) and peat. The update is based on GFLI version 3.0 and incorporates methodological updates, error corrections and new data.

AIC is delighted to announce that the annual AIC Fertiliser Dinner will be held on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at the Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester.

The next issue of the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) Standard, FIAS 2026 Interim Draft is available ahead of October implementation.

AIC wishes to inform Members that the deadline for the UK fertilising products consultation has been extended to Wednesday 10 June 2026.

AIC is hosting a webinar on Tuesday 12 May at 11:30 for Members on the UK Fertiliser Regulation - Joint Government Consultation

AIC Scotland Members are reminded to pre-book their attendance at the upcoming sector meetings in Perth on 29 April 2026.