Briefings

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is encouraging Members to review their fuel security arrangements and take practical steps to reduce the risk of theft.

Members across the supply chain are encouraged to engage with the AHDB cereals and oilseeds 'letterbox', a simple way to submit ideas for research and knowledge exchange that could benefit the sector.

Government has released guidance to agri‑food supply chain businesses to begin considering potential changes from ongoing UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement negotiations.

In addition to routine annual audits, Participants in FEMAS, TASCC and UFAS will also receive a Short Notice Audit at least once during each three‑year certification period.

AIC is hosting a webinar for Members to explain the implications of the European Union (EU) regulatory reset on plant protection product (PPP) availability and use.

AIC has produced an updated version of the new audit poster to help AIC Trade Assurance Scheme Participants and their teams.

AIC is seeking updates from Members on any impacts of recent events in the Gulf on the agri‑supply chain. The Government is keen to understand any potential knock‑on impacts for UK farmers and consumers

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS), launched in 2006 to strengthen fertiliser security, safety and traceability across the UK supply chain.

AIC has released a two part special of The AIC Podcast exploring the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and what it means for UK agriculture and supply chains.

AIC is hosting a webinar for Members to share and explain the initial results from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) environmental baselining pilot.

The latest Climate Change Agreement newsletter has been published which includes links to the updated Statutory Guidance and Technical Annex, both important documents for those with a CCA. The updated Operations Manual has not been published yet. The newsletter also details the CO2 emission factors for 2026 – 2030.

AIC has produced a new audit poster to help AIC Trade Assurance Scheme Participants and their teams.