07 Jan 2021

AIC responds to Government’s gene editing consultation

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has responded positively to the Government’s announcement at the Oxford Farming Conference on 7 January of a consultation in England on gene editing of crops and livestock.

Robert Sheasby, Chief Executive of AIC, said: “The AIC warmly welcomes the launch of this Government consultation on gene editing in crops and livestock. We have long sought to support sustainable modern commercial agriculture in the UK and this is the opportunity for our members to put forward their views on this development in technology. We would encourage the industry at large to respond and we will certainly ensure that the voice of the agri-supply industry is heard, as we collectively help to shape the future of agriculture policy.”

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ENDS


About AIC

As the UK agricultural supply industry's leading trade association, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) represents businesses in key sectors within the supply chains that feed the nation.

Its Member businesses supply UK farmers and growers with the animal feedfertiliserseedcrop protection productstrusted advice and quality services that are essential to producing food, as well as trading crops and commodities across the globe.

Formed in October 2003 by a merger of three trade associations, today AIC has over 230 Members in the agri-supply trade and represents £17.8 billion* turnover at farmgate.

AIC works on behalf of its Members by lobbying policymakers and stakeholders, delivering information, providing trade assurance schemes, and offering technical support.

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AIC Services manages a range of services, including Trade Assurance Schemes and professional registers recognised by the UK Government as essential means to underpin feed and food safety alongside fertiliser security.

These schemes and professional registers include:

www.agindustries.org.uk

*According to a 2023 survey of AIC Members.

Press Contact

Wendy Ford, Communications Manager, AIC 
+44 (0)1733 385230
[email protected]