AIC: SURVEY REVEALS UK FEED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCING MAJOR


TRADE FRICTION SINCE EU EXIT The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has released the findings from its survey with Member businesses who were polled on EU and Northern Ireland trade issues they have faced since the UK left the EU. The majority of respondents were from the feed sector, and almost all reported at least some degree of trade friction for a variety of reasons, which AIC is working to alleviate. “The survey revealed that problems


have been multifaceted and complex,” said Ed Barker, Head of Policy and External Affairs at AIC. “This is not helped by the uncertainty around the new checks that are expected to come into effect on 1st October.”


Survey respondents reported the following: EU exports


• 94% of businesses have experienced delays or friction on exports to the EU since 1st Jan. • Half of those Members said that problems were prevalent in more than 75% of their exports. 61% said at least half of their exports had issues. • Most common problems lie with finding hauliers or couriers, customs or tariff procedures or incorrect documentation such as Export Health Certificates (EHCS) being asked for by importing authorities. • About 20% of Members said they found their exporting issues to be unresolvable. • Whilst most Members felt that information from UK Government was consistent (69%), they stated that EU member state guidance was inadequate (61%).


NI exports


• Two thirds of Members have had challenges or difficulties exporting to NI from GB since 1st January. • However, the frequency is not as high as with EU exports • 25% of Members had problems with more than half their exports. For the majority, it is less than a quarter. • The same problems were being encountered as with EU exports – finding hauliers or couriers, customs or tariff procedures, or incorrect documentation such as Export Health Certificates being requested.


AIC has raised concerns about these


obstacles with senior civil servants on behalf of its Members, working together on technical matters behind the scenes. In addition, support has been given to individual Member businesses where they have not received enough from UK or EU MS authorities.


“Looking ahead, we expect the UK will


bring in checks from 1st October. We are working with Government to make guidance as clear as possible by arranging meetings with Members and officials to explain the real-world hurdles they are facing. It will crucial to have a feedback mechanism in place for rapid resolution to any teething issues” “In addition to Member support, we are


continuing to inform the UK position on agri- supply imports/exports and our joint work at an EU level and our coordination with the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) group is helping to ensure agri-supply businesses can continue to trade with the minimum of disruption.”


AIC’S AGRIBUSINESS


CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON THE GREEN RECOVERY FOR AGRI-


FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN The Agricultural Industries Confederation has announced that its Agribusiness Conference will take place online on 17th November 2021, with sessions focused on the theme of managing the green recovery for the UK agri-food supply chain. John Kelley, AIC Chief Operating Officer,


and Managing Director of AIC Services, says, “The agri-food supply industry has an important role to play in delivering a more sustainable and ‘greener’ return to economic growth, following the Covid-19 pandemic, and in the context of changes to the agricultural funding model. “There is an increased focus on the


food production sector, and how it will ensure quality, affordable food for the nation, while also reducing its impact on the environment and delivering the reductions in carbon required to achieve overall net-zero targets”. Delivering such ambitions will require


an industry-wide commitment to change. High profile political, economic and supply- chain speakers will put forward their views on the financial drivers and investment needed, and how innovation in products and services could deliver opportunities across the food- supply-chain. Confirmed speakers include: Farming


Minister Victoria Prentis MP; Luke Pollard, Shadow Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Sir Dieter Helm, Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford; and Sophie Throup, Head of agriculture and sustainable sourcing at Morrisons. Following a successful virtual


Agribusiness conference in 2020, AIC is retaining the virtual format for 2021, with additional networking opportunities for delegates. Early bird tickets are on sale now from


the conference website agribusiness.org.uk, costing £115 for AIC Members and £135 for non-Members.


NEW UK IMPORTER – ZEA LTD Zea Ltd specialise in supplying raw materials to the animal feed industry. The business will be the principal importers and suppliers of raw materials into the UK and Ireland. The business was started by Philip Sutton, who previously worked with Gemcom and ADM. It is based near Scarborough, in North Yorkshire, and will have several strategically located stores across the UK. The business will specialise in sourcing high protein and organic feed ingredients from trusted suppliers. The founder, Philip Sutton, says: ‘It has


been a tough year importing goods into the UK and the market is happy to have a new competitor. It will give buyers more choice and enable them to access competitive prices with our lean business model.’ For more information please visit: Zea


Ltd – Organic & High Protein Ingredients to Animal and Aqua Feed Zea Ltd is both UFAS and OF&G registered.


BIOMIN - POULTRY MICROBIOME


ANALYSIS AT FARM LEVEL Having developed a significant amount of expertise in the various -omics technologies, BIOMIN has stated that is now on a mission to make this sort of microbiome analysis available on a wider level to producers around the world. Pilot studies are being carried out with some planned in the UK this year. By bringing portable sequencing devices


on farm, they will be able to offer insights into the quantification and diversity of microbiota and identify potential health risks before they become problematic. Interpretation is key, and, using sophisticated bioinformatic techniques, BIOMIN scientists are able to translate the data into meaningful results, such as identifying antibiotic resistant genes in the population (the resistome) or evaluating what effect a feed additive is really having on the microbiome. For more information please contact Trevor Humphrey: trevor.humphrey@dsm.com


NEW PET FOOD SUPPLEMENT


WEBSITE Pentlands Publishing Ltd, publishers of Feed Compounder and the Feed Compounder E-letter, have launched a new, dedicated website for their magazine for the Pet Food production sector, Pet Food Supplement. The website provides users with the


latest news, articles and free access to the magazine.


The website can be found at: www.petfoodsupplement.co.uk


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