Briefings

The EU Parliament has voted to adopt the EU Council position brokered by the Danish Presidency to agree a 12 month delay in implementation and the requirement for any further amendments to be tabled by 30th April 2026

Notice of Non-Business Days for Christmas and New Year 2025.

The overall outlook of the budget has been one of higher taxation to businesses and individuals.

Speaking at the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) Conference yesterday, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) set out the Government’s priorities for rural growth and farm profitability.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking input from businesses on the opportunities and risks of the UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention on Rules of Origin.

As a benefit of AIC’s COCERAL membership, Members are reminded that they can sign up for weekly Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed updates.

The Government has published the latest Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance (VARSS) report and accompanying documents on its website.

The EU Council, with the support of the Danish Presidency, has reached a position on EUDR to be put before the Parliament on 26 November.

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.

With COP30 currently ongoing, it is timely that the Government has published its Carbon Budget Growth and Delivery Plan (CBGD Plan).

The Agriculture & Horticulture Board (AHDB) is seeking three new board members.  

SQC has introduced a derogation to Standard 4.1, which allows grain to remain in temporary stores until 30 November 2025.