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About
The Combinable Crops Sector represents the interests of Members involved in the marketing of arable commodities.
It supports Members’ interests by providing a comprehensive lobbying and advice service, providing Trade Assurance, sharing technical information and raising industry issues with government.
AIC identifies, assess and communicate national and international issues that impact the competitiveness of the industry and could affect the sustainability of UK crop production and its marketing opportunities.
Our Objectives
The aim of the Combinable Crops sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member companies within the agri-supply industry. This is achieved by the sector through following a number of objectives including:
- Lobbying
- Delivering information
- Providing Trade Assurance
- Offering technical support
Benefits
The AIC provides a united voice for the sector which is represented at both UK and European Government. Our work and commitment in the sector provides the following key benefits to our members:
- Opportunity to influence European industry view on legislation and take advantage of EU lobbying capacity
- Being represented in industry forums and cross industry bodies
- Receiving information about the sector and technical issues
- Being part of the AIC Trade Assurance Schemes
- Adding Value to your organisation
Latest news and briefings
Topics
Renewable Energy Directive (RED)
Information and updates on the UK's RED II assurance scheme recognition in the EU
EU Crop Forecasts
The most recent COCERAL crop estimates for cereals and oilseeds, plus the current EU balance sheet for cereals.
AIC Contracts
AIC contracts protect the rights of all parties in an agreement for trade in agricultural goods and services, and are considered the UK standard for trading between parties.
Imported Crop Standards
Information explaining how and why crops are imported into the UK
Food & Feed Safety Data (Coceral)
AIC Members can access Coceral data on MRLs in the UK and EU, RASFF alerts and relevant updates on contaminants or mycotoxins
FAQs: Ergot in cereal crops, contracts, legislation, and effective management
Find the answers to FAQs about ergot, the causes, and how the industry manages the feed and food safety risks
FAQs: UK Forest Risk Commodity Regulation (UKFRC) and EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Answers to frequently asked questions on the animal feed businesses being required to comply with forthcoming deforestation, or "due diligence", regulations in the UK and EU.
Trade
Latest news, insight and briefings on trade
FAQs: AIC's Introduction to Sustainability for the Agri-Supply Industry training
AIC's training course provides an introduction to sustainability for businesses within the agri-supply industry
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding Act) Briefing from AIC Nov 2023
Information for Members on the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act
Trade Assurance Schemes
TASCC - Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops
Provides an assurance system for the trading of combinable crops for food, feed and biofuel use, the trading of compound feed and feed materials and the transport and storage of combinable crops and animal feeds to meet safety requirements defined by legislators and industry.
