Ed Barker
@edbarkerAIC
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Head of Policy & External Affairs @Agindustriesuk Former politico & farm manager. Views = own. Season ticket @ ITFC๐โฝ๏ธ & NRFC๐ผ๐, often chasing ๐ . #CRL2023
The Norfolk/Suffolk DMZ
Joined June 2012
Great to be able to give evidence to @CommonsEFRA on Food Security with @Minette_Batters and @WillJAgri. Farm and pre-farm sectors in clear alignment on where overall challenges lie, but more importantly what can be done about them!
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AIC is pleased to partner with Economist Impact for the Future of Food Summit 2026, taking place on 10 February 2026 at the Convene, London. Find out more: AIC | AIC Partners with Economist Impact for the Future of Food Summit 2026 #AgriSupply #Agriculture #Innovation
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๐คย Speaker Announcement | AIC Conference 2025 Weโre pleased to welcome @KellyHewsonF, Director and Head of Rural Research at @Savills, as a speaker at this yearโs AIC Conference! With a background in agricultural consultancy, water resource management, and industry leadership,
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๐ข AIC Members-Only Webinar: UK-EU SPS Agreement Update ๐
24 October, 14:30 ๐ via Zoom ๐ AIC Members-Only Explores SPS deal impact on agri-businesses, UK objectives, scope of products, and expected implementation timelines for EU trade. #Trade #Agriculture #Agribusiness
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Feed and forage supplies set to tighten into 2026 - Farmers Weekly
fwi.co.uk
Livestock farmers are being urged to plan ahead for feed requirements well into spring 2026, with UK supplies already tight. A combination of geopolitical
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We can have all the healthy eating and food strategies in the world, but convenience and palatability will always be king. https://t.co/uEg02B4S1M
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๐ฃ We were delighted to welcome MPs, Peers, and stakeholders from across the agri-food sectors to AICโs annual Westminster Reception this week. Thank you to Helena Dollimore MP for kindly hosting and to the Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP. #Agribusiness #UKagriculture #agrisupply
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Very sad to be leaving a job in government I have loved - working with brilliant people at DEFRA and so many great people keeping our country fed: the farmers, the fishermen, everyone in the food supply chain and in rural areas. (1/2)
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Hoping you can help by sharing this to your followers @essexpeasant @edbarkerAIC @FarmingUK @FarmersGuardian @FarmersWeekly @SoilFertilityUK @DavidGHFrost @golfnshoot @hanslope @howemill @herdyshepherd1 @themanorhousebb @vickihird
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๐ฃ AIC Future Forum Visits Houses of Parliament Last week, AIC Future Forum visited Houses of Parliament for an inspiring day focused on agricultural policymaking and engagement. The visit included a guided tour and a thought-provoking policy session led by @edbarkerAIC,
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Just tuned in for the second half of #RSAvAUS ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฟ๐ฆ.... I thought I would witness an absolute hiding I was right, but for the wrong reasons. Incredible! To keep the springboks to ๐ฉ in a half? Joe Schmidt has pulled something very special off. A new era?
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With Shropshire based family coming round, it seemed fitting to hoist the #flag One of the best (or *the* best?) English county flags?
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As there will be rugby law experts all of a sudden- World Rugby gave a clarification on diving for a try (cl 3-22). Diving/hurdling for a try is acceptable as long as it doesn't risk defender safety. It's a referee's judgement call at the end of the day. #Lions2025
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๐ง AICโs Vicky Robinson, Head of Sustainability and Ed Barker, Head of Policy & External Affairs feature in the latest episode of the @AgriiUK podcast, recorded live at @Groundswellaguk. They join a panel including Mike Gooding (@TheAHDB) and Neil Harper (Agrii) to discuss how
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Pleasure to catch up with @edbarkerAIC from @Agindustriesuk. We touched on gene editing, the impact of Labour's Family Farm Tax and other issues facing the farming industry. I will continue to champion rural Scotland and do all I can to support Scotland's farmers.
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Looking forward to @Groundswellaguk Visit us on stand DF E 30 Join us for Breakfast Thursday and hear from @amcarmichaelMP @CLAtweets President Victoria Vyvyan & @agindustriesUKโs Vicky Robinson. Bookings below
Going to @Groundswellaguk this week? Make sure you book a place at our breakfast on day 2. All info you need can be found here >
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