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Defra has published near-final scheme information for the 2026 iteration of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) on GOV.UK. It has also announced that the first application window (Window 1) is likely to open on 30 June 2026.

AIC recently met with representatives from the Scottish Government office in Brussels to discuss key policy developments affecting the agri-supply sector.

AIC’s Organic Feed Working Group, alongside representatives from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), recently visited Yeo Valley to see how an integrated, whole-farm system supports productive organic agriculture in practice.

The spring 2026 edition of the TASCCforce - the newsletter of the Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC) - is now available to download.

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, Gill Barrow, AIC Technical Manager, explains the importance of the ⁠Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC)⁠ and its role in the UK agricultural supply chain.

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

Download the spring/summer 2026 edition of the AIC Cymru Journal.

The UK Government has published information to help businesses prepare for a potential Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the European Union, which remains under negotiation.

The UK Government is consulting on temporary fertiliser tariff suspensions as part of a wider programme introduced in April and May 2026. Proposals include a short-term, targeted approach for selected products, with stakeholder input informing final decisions.

From managing inherent safety and security risks to responding to Government concerns around misuse, FIAS was developed to provide a robust, industry-led approach that protects the public while ensuring fertilisers can continue to be supplied responsibly across the UK.

The UK Agri-Tech Centre is hosting an in-person workshop aimed at supporting businesses to move from innovation to commercial success.

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

This month, AIC is saying a warm farewell to Hazel Doonan (AIC Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy), who retires on Tuesday 29 May after more than 20 years with the organisation.

Defra will host a series of events across the country in early to mid-June to provide farmers with the latest policy updates, including information on SFI.

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

Drawing on insights from the Digital Marketing World Forum (DMWF) 2026, this article highlights five practical ways organisations can cut through the noise, from using AI effectively to creating authentic, engaging content that connects with audiences.