AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby has highlighted the opportunity for UK agriculture to play a greater role in economic growth, while warning that immediate pressures such as high energy costs continue to constrain businesses.

AIC says the UK fertiliser industry can now better assess the potential cost implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at product level, following the publication of fertiliser-specific default emissions values.

In this episode of ⁠⁠The AIC Podcast⁠⁠,  AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby and Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker reflect on the key themes from across the UK’s political party conferences and what they could mean for agriculture and agricultural supply businesses.

How much do we really know about the people, expertise and innovation behind the fertiliser sector? The Agricultural Industries Confederation's (AIC) Head of Fertiliser, Harriet Trewin, shares three things that have surprised her since taking on the role and reflects on the sector’s contribution to UK farming and food production.

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.

Following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) releasing near-final Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) scheme details, with Window 1 opening on 30 June 2026. This blog looks back at how SFI uptake has developed since 2022, and what that tells us about how the scheme has been redesigned.