Briefings

FSA have confirmed that urea and other additives are to be reinstated to the GB Feed Additives Register on 22nd July. FSA have also requested feedback from the industry on the use of sodium hydroxide and L-Cystine (3c391)

AIC is submitting a counter proposal to the Government’s 12 per cent energy improvement target for compound feed mills by 2030.

Effective from 1 August 2025, the Ukrainian Parliament has passed legislation introducing a 10% export duty on rapeseed and soybeans.

Yesterday (15 July), the Welsh Government published the final scheme description for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), which will replace the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) from 1 January 2026.

The updated Food Strategy for England outlines ten priority outcomes to strengthen food security, sustainability and innovation without introducing new targets, but building on existing policies and frameworks.

Bookings are now being taken for this year's AIC Fertiliser Sector Dinner which will be held on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at The Radisson Hotel, North Street, York.

The UK Government has launched a public consultation to extend transitional registration deadlines under UK REACH, recognising that current deadlines are unfeasible. 

The anticipated window for new entrants to apply for the new Climate Change Agreement scheme has been delayed.

AIC is delighted to announce that the first annual AIC Pulses Dinner will be held on Thursday, 22 January 2026.

AIC is seeking Members views to inform their response to Defra’s call for evidence on expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery.

AIC samples from the 2024 harvest of stored wheat, barley, oats, wheatfeed and oatfeed are now published.