News and briefings

Defra have just published some updated, and quite useful, guidance aimed at businesses operating in the food sector which may have some relevance and value to AIC members: |  

Background In May 2013 the Commission introduced EU Regulation 485/2013 which restricted the uses of clothianidin, thiamethoxam and imidacloprid to crops not attractive to bees, winter cereals and greenhouses uses. (Member briefing S13-013 ).

In consultation with the AIC Board, AIC will be carrying out a survey on our members this month to determine the current value of our services and how our services can be improved in the future. The survey will be carried out on our behalf by Marketing Intelligence and will be a telephone call of approximately 10 -15 minutes.

To obtain your "Early Bird Discount" please book your place at Agribusiness 2021 .

Government thinking on the future for environmental target setting is now clearer following the publication of Defra’s policy paper .

Water companies are bound by regulators to undertake abstraction management for metaldehyde until use of the active ingredient is phased out.  | Currently the deadline for the sale and distribution of metaldehyde slug pellets is 31 December 2020 and the deadline for disposal, storage and use is 31 December 2021.

Government has recently announced a free Trader Support Service (TSS) to assist companies trading with Northern Ireland.

Following the recent explosion in Beirut linked to ammonium nitrate (AN) there has been intense press interest regarding the safety and security of AN fertiliser stored in the UK.