News and briefings

AIC reminds Members of its UK–EU SPS sector priorities, developed through committee input and Member feedback, with full details and updates available via the dedicated SPS area on the AIC website.

Agricultural Industries Confederation’s (AIC) summaries its cross‑sector priorities for a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, bringing together asks across crop protection, animal feed, combinable crops and seeds.

Plaid Cymru became the largest party in Wales for the first time following the 2026 election, but without a majority, meaning a significant political shift alongside likely coalition negotiations and a period of adjustment for a new government with implications for agricultural policy.

The SNP remains in power following the 2026 election but without a majority, meaning continued policy stability alongside greater reliance on cross-party support and uncertainty around coalition working, Reform UK’s role, and potential implications for agricultural policy.

In this episode, Sue Whittington, AIC Technical Manager, and James McCulloch, AIC Head of Animal Feed, to take a closer look at the ⁠AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme⁠ (ASCS) and what it means for the UK feed supply chain..

The AIC has joined two Defra‑funded steering groups that will shape how greenhouse gas (GHG) data is measured, shared and governed across the UK agricultural supply chain.

Ian MacDougall is stepping down from his role as AIC Scotland Policy Manager to focus on competing priorities in his life; AIC thanks Ian for his contribution on behalf of AIC Scotland members particularly during the lead up to Scottish elections.