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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.

The AIC Future Forum will be exhibiting at the National Apprenticeship and Education Event – Skills Scotland on Thursday 3 September 2026 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.

AIC was invited at short notice to join a meeting with the National Farmers' Union (NFU) this morning to hear concerns about the pressures farmers and growers are facing following the impact of the Iran conflict, the drought and the bluetongue virus affecting livestock in recent weeks.

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

On Tuesday 8 September, Ellie Vinnicombe, Head of Crop Protection will take part in the panel discussion "Implications of Latest Developments" at the ECCA CPRC.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that has resulted in more than 200 confirmed cases of illness across the UK and one reported death.

The delegate leaflet for the AIC Dinner and Conference 2026 is now available to download.

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

Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld laws in Mato Grosso and Rondônia that restrict tax incentives and public land grants for companies participating in private agreements that limit agricultural production, while also reaffirming the legality and constitutionality of the Amazon Soy Moratorium.

The Government has announced a £65 million package of support for farmers in England in response to the ongoing drought. The package combines additional funding, planning reforms and temporary scheme flexibilities to help businesses manage the immediate impacts of prolonged dry weather and improve resilience to future droughts.

AIC has been announced as a partner for Sustainable Foods 2027, which will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, on 27-28 January 2027.

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

AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby will be speaking at the IGD Future of the UK Food System 2026 event on 10 September, joining senior leaders from across the food and farming sectors for a panel discussion on the future of agriculture.

AIC Members will be aware of the recent escalation of bluetongue outbreaks, particularly in the South West of England.

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.