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

PackUK has set a 1 September 2026 deadline for producers to correct any errors and resubmit their 2025 packaging data. This applies to businesses that pay Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees for packaging.

This week has been a busy one for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with a series of announcements on agricultural support, culminating in Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds MP unveiling funding for farmer collaboration and farmer welfare at the Great Yorkshire Show.

A new Feed Adviser Register (FAR) case study is now available, featuring Jim Uprichard, Sustainability Manager at Trouw Nutrition, and the role feed advice can play in supporting more sustainable egg production.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched a new WhatsApp Channel, providing Members and followers with an additional way to receive selected key updates alongside existing communications.

AIC will be attending the Royal Welsh Show from 20-23 July, engaging with businesses across the agri-supply industry, policymakers and stakeholders from across Wales.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is proud to support Farm Safety Week 2026, taking place from 20–24 July 2026.

South East Water has launched what it describes as an industry-first livestock register designed to help protect animal welfare during water supply interruptions.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Yara Thomas as a Technical Manager

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

A panel discussion chaired by Vicky Robinson, Head of Sustainability at AIC, explored how supply chains can help support regenerative agriculture and contribute to decarbonisation during this year's Groundswell event.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Business Academy Team is running a series of upcoming webinars to support businesses in understanding EU trading obligations

Members may be interested in an upcoming webinar from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), which will share the initial findings from its Environment Baselining Pilot, taking place on Thursday 16 July 2026, from 11:00 to 12:00.

Answers to frequently asked questions on the current GB and EU glyphosate renewal processes and summarises the scientific evidence supporting its continued use.

In this episode, Sarah-Jane Godfrey, AIC Technical Manager, explains the ⁠Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS)⁠ and its role in the UK feed and food supply chain.

A quarter of SFI26 Window 1 funding was allocated within 48 hours, while Defra announced wider access to Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier.

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