Rose Riby appointed new head of seeds and arable at AIC
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Rose Riby as its new Head of Seeds, and Arable Marketing sectors.
Rose, previously Knowledge Exchange Manager Cereals and Oilseeds for AHDB in the northeast, said: “I’m delighted to have joined AIC at what is an exciting and challenging time for UK agriculture.
“We have many opportunities to bring benefits to all in the supply chain and consumers, through developments in plant breeding, modernising our processes, and continuing to bridge the information gap between legislators and industry as we strive for a more sustainable agri-supply chain.”
Robert Sheasby, AIC Chief Executive, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rose to AIC. Her understanding of seed and the arable marketing sectors from her previous roles, both at AHDB, and before that, as a regional variety specialist for KWS, along with her passion for knowledge exchange, will help us ensure we continue to support our Members with their priorities, as we navigate the new policy frameworks developing across the United Kingdom and adapt to changing trade patterns from new geopolitical tensions.
“This is a moment of change where members working with AIC can shape the rules of productivity and competitiveness to deliver on wider sustainability priorities.”
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About AIC
As the UK agricultural supply industry's leading trade association, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) represents businesses in key sectors within the supply chains that feed the nation.
Its Member businesses supply UK farmers and growers with the animal feed, fertiliser, seed, crop protection products, trusted advice and quality services that are essential to producing food, as well as trading crops and commodities across the globe.
Formed in October 2003 by a merger of three trade associations, today AIC has over 230 Members in the agri-supply trade and represents £17.8 billion* turnover at farmgate.
AIC works on behalf of its Members by lobbying policymakers and stakeholders, delivering information, providing trade assurance schemes, and offering technical support.
AIC Services manages a range of services, including Trade Assurance Schemes and professional registers recognised by the UK Government as essential means to underpin feed and food safety alongside fertiliser security.
These schemes and professional registers include:
- Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC)
- Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS)
- Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS)
- European Seed Treatment Assurance (ESTA)
- Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS)
- Feed Adviser Register (FAR)
- Renewable Energy Directive (RED)
- Forage Assurance Scheme (FAA)
- AIC Services Palm Oil Credit Scheme (APOCS)
*According to a 2023 survey of AIC Members.
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