Briefings

Deadline reminder: AIC is seeking Member comments on Defra's proposed changes to plant health import checks and fees by 20 September 2026.

Dairy UK has published further information on deforestation- and conversion-free feed, including a briefing and Q&A covering the scope of commodities, definitions, timelines and transition expectations.

Meeting to discuss the update of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) NUTS2 / ITL2 codes within the SQC Industry Checker.

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, Harriet Trewin and Jo Gilbertson discuss the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and what it could mean for fertiliser businesses, farmers and the wider agricultural supply chain.

AIC and other scheme owners have revised the Maize Aflatoxin Protocol to address contamination risk for maize for the 2026 Northern hemisphere harvest.

John Swinney delivered his third Programme for Government as First Minister, and his first since the 2026 Holyrood election, on Tuesday 1 September. Public sector reform featured heavily in the statement.

Ed Barker, AIC Head of Policy, gave evidence to Holyrood's Rural Affairs Committee on the Rural Support Plan, alongside other rural and environmental organisations, as part of the Committee's inquiry that will conclude with a report expected in October.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published an interim response following its consultation and call for evidence on the proposed UK Fertilising Products Regulation (UK FPR), which closed on 10 June 2026.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2025-26.

Members can book tickets and tables for the annual AIC Fertiliser Dinner, taking place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 in Manchester.

Part 2 of the FAR CPD considering farm nutrient balance for poultry production systems is now live on the Feed Adviser Register (FAR) training portal

QMS is recruiting four new Board members, including individuals with experience of pig production.