Today (28 October 2026), the UK Government announced that fertiliser import tariffs will be suspended for one year, except on products originating from Russia and Belarus.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed which companies are in scope of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS S1 and S2) and what they need to do under a ‘comply or explain’ approach.
The BSI public consultation for PAS 2304 is now open, giving businesses the opportunity to comment on proposed requirements for the traceability and handling of deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) soya and soya-derived materials.
The Office of Environmental Protection is seeing examples where regulatory or practical blockers have slowed down or prevented nature recovery in England.
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has elected Ronan Hughes of Origin Enterprises plc as Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Jonathan Lane of ADM Agriculture Ltd following the organisation's Annual General Meeting.
In this episode of The AIC Podcast, AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby and Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker reflect on the key themes from across the UK’s political party conferences and what they could mean for agriculture and agricultural supply businesses.
AIC is participating in Defra workshops on the design and delivery of SFI27, ensuring the experience of AIC Members working directly with farmers is represented as the scheme develops.
The Government has published a significant package of new and updated UK CBAM guidance, giving fertiliser businesses further detail ahead of implementation on 1 January 2027.
Thank you to everyone who responded. Member feedback gives us practical examples to bring into discussions with Government and highlight the real-world impacts of high fuel costs and the prospect of shortages across the wider supply chain.
