Service Supplier Schemes recognised by AIC

Following the Secretary of State’s announcement at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a blog setting out definitions, details and expectations for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26).

This update provides initial headline points only. Further detail will follow once all information has been released and reviewed.

Home Office is gathering feedback on how the Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulations 2023 (CEPPR 2023) are working in practice, especially for SMEs handling regulated chemicals.

Use of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) in Mixed Crop Situations sets out the circumstances under which PPPs can be used in companion‑planting scenarios and explains the terminology involved.

AIC is hosting a Member‑only webinar on Wednesday 18 March at 10:30, offering a clear and practical update on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).