Minimising SPS Friction in EU Trade

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.

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.

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.