Agricultural Industries Confederation

How the General Election could shake-up rural Britain and farming communities

Politics

How the General Election could shake-up rural Britain and farming communities

Ed Barker, head of policy and external affairs at the Agricultural Industries Confederation, has reflected on some of the issues the new Labour Government needs to address in the agricultural sector

clock 08 July 2024 • 3 min read
Enhancing food security, improving trade with the EU and standardising sustainability metrics are 'key' priorities ahead of General Election for farmers

Politics

Enhancing food security, improving trade with the EU and standardising sustainability metrics are 'key' priorities ahead of General Election for farmers

AIC chief executive Robert Sheasby said the next UK Government must deliver for farmers and agricultural workers ahead of the General Election

clock 05 June 2024 • 2 min read
Rural crime alert for growers and distributors after 'well organised' break-in at agrochemical store

Arable

Rural crime alert for growers and distributors after 'well organised' break-in at agrochemical store

Farmers warned to be wary of cheap or unlabelled products

clock 03 June 2024 • 2 min read
Farmers warned fertilisers could be 'exploited' by criminals if stored dangerously

Rural crime

Farmers warned fertilisers could be 'exploited' by criminals if stored dangerously

The Agricultural Industries Confederation has urged farmers to be vigilant against the risks of fertiliser theft by providing the following safety tips

clock 03 March 2024 • 2 min read
AIC calls for Independent Committee to boost food production

Politics

AIC calls for Independent Committee to boost food production

Reports says body similar to Climate Change Committee should be established to address key failings

clock 15 November 2023 • 2 min read