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AIC's Head of Policy and External Affairs, Ed Barker, attended the Reform UK annual conference in Birmingham this week as part of AIC's ongoing programme of political engagement across the party conference season.

The summer 2026 edition of the FAR Update - the newsletter of the Feed Adviser Register (FAR) - is now available

AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby has spent the past two days in Edinburgh engaging with Scottish policymakers and business leaders on issues relating to economic growth, business partnership and the role of industry in addressing shared challenges.

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, Sarah-Jane Godfrey, AIC Technical Manager, talks all things ⁠Forage Analysis Assurance (FAA) Group ⁠as she tells us about the importance of accurate, consistent and reliable forage analysis, and the role the Group plays in supporting livestock nutrition across the UK and Ireland.

Young technicians from across the UK are being invited to feature in an upcoming national publication being developed by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and What on Earth! Publishing.

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

Dairy UK has announced a new expectation that, from 30 December 2026, all feed supplied into the UK dairy supply chain should meet recognised deforestation-free requirements for key forest-risk commodities.

AIC has updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) resource on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to reflect the latest guidance and developments affecting agri-supply businesses.

Answers to frequently asked questions on the animal feed businesses being required to comply with forthcoming deforestation, or "due diligence", regulations in the UK and EU.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report examining the resilience of the UK's food supply chain to disruptions. AIC Members contributed evidence and practical insights to the inquiry.

With tickets still available, this year’s theme, “Delivering for the Agri-Food Supply Chain in an Ever-Changing World", will bring together leading voices from politics, industry, trade associations and the wider food and farming sector to explore the opportunities and challenges facing UK agribusiness.

FEFAC has published an initial assessment of the impact of drought conditions on feed supply chains across Europe, highlighting shortages of forage crops, reduced maize production and growing pressure on livestock feed supplies in a number of Member States.

Businesses exporting sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) goods to France should be aware of new French requirements relating to wooden packaging material (WPM) that came into force on 1 September 2026.

Communication from the Farming Fertiliser Stakeholder Group regarding fertiliser ordering, and why timing matters this season.

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

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Harriet Trewin PhD as its new Head of Fertiliser, succeeding Jo Gilbertson, who will retire in September following many years of service to AIC and its Members.

How do we ensure UK growers continue to have access to varieties developed for UK conditions, UK markets and future farming challenges? The Agricultural Industries Confederation's (AIC) Head of Combinable Crops and Seed, Rose Riby, examines the role a strong certified seed sector plays in protecting innovation, resilience and grower choice for the future of UK crop production.