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Ahead of the 12 August 2026 introduction of the European Union's (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the European Commission (EC) has updated its PPWR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that Window 2 of SFI26 will open to all farmers in September 2026, with the application opening date to be announced after Window 1 closes.

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

The Feed Adviser Register (FAR), in partnership with the Forage Analysis Assurance (FAA) Group will be exhibiting at UK Dairy Day 2026.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has endorsed FarmersAid, a free app developed by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) to help people respond effectively in the crucial minutes following a serious on-farm accident.

Round 2 of the Farming Futures Automation and Robotics competition, part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme is open.

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, AIC Technical Manager Roberta Reeve discusses the ⁠Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS)⁠, its role in supporting safe and secure fertiliser supply, and what Participants need to know to stay compliant.

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

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has opened the 2026 Capital Grants offer today. Agreements will run for three years.

Ed Barker, AIC's Head of Policy and External Affairs, will take part in a panel discussion at the UK Precision Breeding – Farming Futures Conference at the John Innes Conference Centre in Norwich.

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

Stephen Barnes, Commercial Manager at Adams and Green Ltd, speaks to the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) about the value of the Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS).

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, AIC Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker and AIC Head of Animal Feed James McCulloch discuss the latest developments in UK and EU deforestation policy and what they mean for agricultural supply chains.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed the appointment of Dame Angela Eagle DBE as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) recently welcomed a group of agricultural attachés and policy representatives from across Europe to AIC Member SugaRich, providing an opportunity to explore the role of former food products within the UK feed sector and wider food supply chain.

AIC attended a number of high-profile events, discussions and stakeholder engagements at this year's Royal Welsh Show, providing valuable opportunities to hear directly from policymakers, industry leaders and farming representatives on the future direction of Welsh agriculture.