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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.

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.