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Our Objectives
The aim of the seed 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
- 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
- Close liaison with Defra seed division
- Having views represented within industry forums and cross industry bodies
- Receiving information about the sector and technical issues
- Adding Value to your organisation
Latest news and briefings
Legislation and Guidance
Legislation on animal feed is harmonised at European Union (EU) level. It applies to feed for food-producing animals, including farmed fish, and also to feed for non-food producing animals, including pets, zoo and circus animals and creatures living freely in the wild. Horses and rabbits are classed as food-producing animals. The legislation applies to the manufacture, sale and supply of animal feed in the United Kingdom and is divided according to the main set of regulations. Links to relevant pieces of legislation are provided.
Statistics
Compound feed production Raw material usage Self-sufficiency Livestock numbers Family Food 2016/17
Legislation and Guidance
Summaries and links are provided to EU and UK legislation, guidance and codes of practice controlling the animal feed industry.
Topics
Committees
The AIC Feed Sector consists of a number of committees. Each committee and working group has specific aims and objectives in line with the aims and objectives of the sector. The minutes of each committee and working group are published on the website so members can be fully involved in all of the technical discussions.
Upcoming events in the sector
Finding a Feed Adviser
The Feed Adviser Register (FAR) recognises standards of professionalism within the livestock feed supply sector and operates through a network of Feed Adviser members that give advice to UK livestock producers.
Trade Assurance Schemes
UFAS - Universal Feed Assurance Scheme
Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.
FEMAS - Feed Materials Assurance Scheme
Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.
TASCC - Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops
Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.
James McCulloch
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George Perrott
George Perrott
George, previously the head of the of Animal Feed Sector, works part-time as part of the Feed Sector team.
The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member companies within the agri supply industry.
- Email:
- george.perrott@agindustries.org.uk
- Phone:
- 01733 385252
Judith Nelson
Judith Nelson
Judith Nelson works part-time as part of the Feed Sector team.
The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member companies within the agri supply industry.
- Email:
- judith.nelson@agindustries.org.uk
- Phone:
- 01733 385277
