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How much do we really know about the people, expertise and innovation behind the fertiliser sector? The Agricultural Industries Confederation's (AIC) Head of Fertiliser, Harriet Trewin, shares three things that have surprised her since taking on the role and reflects on the sector’s contribution to UK farming and food production.

UK and EU leaders will meet in Brussels on 20 November 2026 for the second EU-UK Summit, with trade and regulatory cooperation among the areas expected to be discussed.

AIC has been putting Members’ priorities directly into European discussions on crop protection regulation, trade and the future UK-EU relationship.

AIC continues its active engagement with industry and stakeholders. We share a snapshot of the key meetings scheduled for the week ahead.

Applications are still open for the Edgar Pye Research Scholarship 2026.

With just over a month to go, anticipation is building for the AIC Dinner & Conference 2026. Now is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on one of the event’s most eagerly awaited highlights: the Black-Tie Dinner.

Download the autumn/winter 2026 edition of the AIC Scotland Newsletter.

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, Rose Riby, AIC Head of Combinable Crops and Seed, and David Huish from Dalton Seeds and Vice Chair of the AIC Seed Committee discuss certified seed, what it is, what it means for growers and why it matters for the future of the UK seed industry.

The pig supply chain are being urged to remain vigilant following confirmation of a Swine Dysentery (Brachyspira hyodysenteriae) case in south west Scotland.

AIC continues its active engagement with industry and stakeholders. We share a snapshot of the key meetings scheduled for the week ahead.

The Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) has introduced the FIAS 2026 Standard, replacing the 2021 edition from 1 October 2026.

On Wednesday 4 November, Ellie Vinnicombe, Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy Sector at AIC, will chair the afternoon “Innovation” session at the BCPC Congress 2026.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is offering a limited number of discounted Next Generation places at the AIC Dinner & Conference 2026.

AIC continues its active engagement with industry and stakeholders. We share a snapshot of the key meetings scheduled for the week ahead.

The autumn 2026 edition of the FEMAS Update - the newsletter of the Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) - is now available to download.