News and briefings

A summary of responses to the consultation on the draft National Action Plan (NAP) for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides, published on 21 October 2021, outlines the key points raised by respondents.

All businesses have a duty under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to provide their workforce and visitors with adequate toilet and washing facilities.

Yesterday, the Government announced that it had reached an Agreement in Principle on a free trade agreement with New Zealand. Talks have been ongoing for the past two years, and the AIP provides a framework for the deal.

AIC are please to inform you of our new permanent registered addresses from 20 October 2021

Defra has released details on a programme of long-term funding to support agricultural innovation in England. The fund and application window opens tomorrow (20th October).

A common means of measuring the sustainability of agricultural inputs, farming systems and supply chains is essential to reduce confusion and inertia and to create a level playing for all parties involved.

The latest quarterly policy report for AIC members is now available.

AIC has developed an animation which describes the work of members of the Crop Protection and Agronomy sector.

Members will be aware from previous member briefings (attach or give numbers) that the Plastic Packaging Tax is due to come into force from 1 April 2022.  HMRC have produced a webinar and number of pieces of guidance that are accessible to members.

Following on from member briefing 2021-0147, the Countryside COP is now live. As part of this week long event, AIC will be hosting our own event on Thursday 14th @ 1pm, entitled 'Agri-supply industry on the case to net zero'. The target audience is our stakeholders although members can also register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CuDGNakTSGi7yXXUrn4pvg