News and briefings

26 Jun 2026

SFT Pig Conference 2026 - 17 September

Registration is open for the Society of Feed Technologists (SFT) Pig Conference 2026, taking place on 17 September at the Windmill Hotel, Coventry.

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25 Jun 2026

AIC Publishes Updated UKFRC FAQ Following the Government’s Deforestation Announcement

AIC has published an updated FAQ on the UKFRC, following the UK Government’s announcement on 23 June 2026 outlining plans to introduce new rules to tackle illegal deforestation in GB supply chains.

25 Jun 2026

Summer 2026 AIC Journal Now Available

The summer 2026 edition of the AIC Journal, offering the latest news and updates from the team, is available to download and request printed copies.

25 Jun 2026

AIC Key Industry Meetings Week 5 - June 2026

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

25 Jun 2026

FAQs: UK Forest Risk Commodity Regulation (UKFRC) and EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

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.

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25 Jun 2026

AIC Welcomes Launch of Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed the Government’s launch of the Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future, highlighting the importance of providing long-term clarity and certainty for farmers and the agri-supply sector beyond the next harvest.

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25 Jun 2026

Government Publishes Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future

On 24 June, the Government released its long-awaited 25-year Farming Roadmap for England. This follows engagement with industry and stakeholders and is informed by the Land Use Framework, Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), Food Strategy and Carbon Budget.

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24 Jun 2026

Consultation Open: PAS 2028 on Methane‑Suppressing Feed Materials and Feed Additives

A draft PAS on methane‑suppressing feed materials and feed additives for dairy and beef cattle is now open for consultation, with input invited ahead of August steering group discussions.

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23 Jun 2026

Government Sets Out Plans for Great Britain Deforestation Regulation and Implementation of EUDR in Northern Ireland

The Government announced today (23 June), during London Climate Action Week, that it plans to introduce new rules in Great Britain (GB) to tackle illegal deforestation in GB supply chains.

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23 Jun 2026

June 2026 Updated Maize Aflatoxin Protocol

AIC and other scheme owners have revised the Maize Aflatoxin Protocol to address changes to contamination risk.

23 Jun 2026

UK-EU Summit Postponed

A planned summit between the UK and EU has been postponed following the announcement that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down.

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19 Jun 2026

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will introduce phased requirements from August 2026, affecting UK exporters placing packaged goods on the EU and Northern Ireland market.