News and briefings

In this episode of The AIC Podcast, AIC Head of Policy and External Affairs Ed Barker and AIC Head of Animal Feed James McCulloch discuss the latest developments in UK and EU deforestation policy and what they mean for agricultural supply chains.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed the appointment of Dame Angela Eagle DBE as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

AIC attended a number of high-profile events, discussions and stakeholder engagements at this year's Royal Welsh Show, providing valuable opportunities to hear directly from policymakers, industry leaders and farming representatives on the future direction of Welsh agriculture.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has raised concerns about risks to children and older workers on farms, while the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is calling for stronger action to improve occupational safety and health across the industry

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

PackUK has set a 1 September 2026 deadline for producers to correct any errors and resubmit their 2025 packaging data. This applies to businesses that pay Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees for packaging.

This week has been a busy one for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with a series of announcements on agricultural support, culminating in Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds MP unveiling funding for farmer collaboration and farmer welfare at the Great Yorkshire Show.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched a new WhatsApp Channel, providing Members and followers with an additional way to receive selected key updates alongside existing communications.