News and briefings

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

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.

On Wednesday 1 July, Vicky Robinson, Head of Sustainability at the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), will take part in a panel discussion at Groundswell, held in the Grass Tent from 17:30 – 18:25.

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

AIC is pleased to announce that the charity partner for the upcoming AIC Dinner and Conference, taking place on 10-11 November 2026 in Peterborough, will be Addington Fund.

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

Following the recent announcement on the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) application windows, actions and scheme guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today confirmed that the total budget for new agreements under SFI26 is £240 million.