Briefings

AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby attended the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Brighton on 21 September as part of AIC's ongoing programme of political engagement across the party conference season.

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, John Kelley, AIC Services Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of AIC looks ahead to the AIC Dinner & Conference 2026 and explore some of the biggest questions facing the agricultural supply industry.

Developed in response to AIC Member requests, this guidance has been produced to help feed businesses comply with the new requirements for veterinary medicines and medicated feed introduced by the 2024 Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

AIC has created an updated Autumn 2026 leaflet outlining its key policy priorities for supporting growth, resilience, sustainability and trade across the UK's agricultural supply chain.

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.