News and briefings

The AIC Future Forum will be exhibiting at the National Apprenticeship and Education Event – Skills Scotland on Thursday 3 September 2026 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.

AIC was invited at short notice to join a meeting with the National Farmers' Union (NFU) this morning to hear concerns about the pressures farmers and growers are facing following the impact of the Iran conflict, the drought and the bluetongue virus affecting livestock in recent weeks.

AIC continues its active engagement with industry and stakeholders. We share a snapshot of the key meetings scheduled for the week ahead.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that has resulted in more than 200 confirmed cases of illness across the UK and one reported death.

The delegate leaflet for the AIC Dinner and Conference 2026 is now available to download.

The Feed Adviser Register (FAR), in partnership with the Forage Analysis Assurance (FAA) Group will be exhibiting at UK Dairy Day 2026.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld laws in Mato Grosso and Rondônia that restrict tax incentives and public land grants for companies participating in private agreements that limit agricultural production, while also reaffirming the legality and constitutionality of the Amazon Soy Moratorium.

The Government has announced a £65 million package of support for farmers in England in response to the ongoing drought. The package combines additional funding, planning reforms and temporary scheme flexibilities to help businesses manage the immediate impacts of prolonged dry weather and improve resilience to future droughts.

AIC has been announced as a partner for Sustainable Foods 2027, which will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, on 27-28 January 2027.