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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) will be hosting a series of drop-in sessions at Groundswell on 1–2 July, providing an opportunity for farmers, advisers and businesses to discuss a range of current policy and technical topics with specialists.

The first application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) opens today (30 June 2026), with £60 million available from the scheme’s total £240 million budget.

The summer 2026 edition of the FIAS Update  -  the newsletter of the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) -  is now available to download.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) recently hosted members of the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association (EFFPA), bringing together industry representatives to share insights and discuss developments within the former food and animal feed sectors.

Tickets and tables for the AIC Dinner and Conference 2026 are now on sale, with AIC Members and non-Members able to book discounted early bird prices for the agri-food supply chain's flagship annual event.

Registration is open for the Society of Feed Technologists (SFT) Pig Conference 2026, taking place on 17 September at the Windmill Hotel, Coventry.

The summer 2026 edition of the AIC Journal, offering the latest news and updates from the team, is available to download and request printed copies.

On Wednesday 1 July, Rose Riby, Head of Combinable Crops and Seed at the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), will take part in a panel discussion hosted by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) at Groundswell, held on stand (C10 in the Pasture Field) from 11:00 – 12:00.

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

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 Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed the Government’s launch of the Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future, highlighting the importance of providing long-term clarity and certainty for farmers and the agri-supply sector beyond the next harvest.

A planned summit between the UK and EU has been postponed following the announcement that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down.

On Wednesday 1 July, Vicky Robinson, Head of Sustainability at the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), will take part in a panel discussion at Groundswell, held in the Grass Tent from 17:30 – 18:25.

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

AIC is pleased to announce that the charity partner for the upcoming AIC Dinner and Conference, taking place on 10-11 November 2026 in Peterborough, will be Addington Fund.

MPs gain first-hand insight into the UK cereal supply chain during a full-day farm visit hosted by AIC as part of a cross-industry Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme