DESCRIPTION

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is the UK agri-supply industry’s leading trade association. Formed in October 2003 from the merger of three trade associations. AIC now represents over 90% of the UK's agri-supply industry and has over 250 Members representing £6.5 billion turnover at farm gate. AIC represents several sectors within the agri-supply industry including: Animal Feed; Crop Protection and Agronomy; Fertilisers; Grain and Oil-seed; and Seed. AIC works on behalf of its Members by: Lobbying policy makers and stakeholders; Delivering information; Providing Trade Assurance; Offering technical support. AIC promotes the benefits of modern commercial agriculture in the UK and supports collaboration throughout the foodchain. AIC also administers the following national trade assurance schemes and registers on behalf of UK farming and agri-supply. ESTA; FAR; FEMAS; FIAS; TASCC; UFAS.