Briefings

The AIC has joined two Defra‑funded steering groups that will shape how greenhouse gas (GHG) data is measured, shared and governed across the UK agricultural supply chain.

The deadline has been extended to Friday 8 May for AIC member nominations to join the BASIS Board, representing AIC at board level within a key UK agronomy organisation.

Call for Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) Participants to supply questions to the FEMAS Working Group for discussion and review.

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) simplification package, which had been expected on 30 April 2026, is now more likely to be published early next week, according to information shared via the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC).

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.