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Foresight Report is a wake-up call to GovernmentForesight Report is a wake-up call to Government
The resources needed to meet the dual challenge of obtaining food and environmental security have been underestimated – and the Foresight report - which asks farmers to grow more food at less cost to the environment - should serve as a wake-up call to...
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [27 January 2011]

Call to support local food producersCall to support local food producers
A new guide to food and drink in and around the National Forest is now available.
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [16 November 2010]

Don't ignore Harvest FestivalDon't ignore Harvest Festival
Rural watchdog, the CLA, is disappointed by findings that less than 20% of people in the UK still celebrate at a Harvest Festival.
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [30 September 2010]

Which goes on top, cream or jam?Which goes on top, cream or jam?
An initiative to showcase some of the best of British produce around is being backed by rural watchdog, CLA West Midlands.
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [14 July 2010]

Massive challenges ahead for food producers, says rural guruMassive challenges ahead for food producers, says rural guru
Farmers and food producers will face greater challenges over the next 50 years than were ever encountered in the previous 50 – yet they will still be faced with the job of feeding an ever expanding population.
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [14 April 2010]

No porkies with new food labelling code No porkies with new food labelling code
The CLA has welcomed the announcement by Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, of a new code of practice on country of origin labelling for pork and products containing pork.
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [23 February 2010]

Good food guide backed by Midlands rural watchdogGood food guide backed by Midlands rural watchdog
West Midlands rural watchdog, the CLA, says it’s vital that the importance of local food is recognised – and that is why it is backing the latest good food guide from the National Forest.
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [27 January 2010]

Ombudsman offers hope for UK food producers, says West Midlands rural guru
The CLA says that Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan’s announcement that the Government is to introduce an ombudsman to enforce the Groceries Supply Code of Practice is “long overdue".
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [22 January 2010]

CLA urges European Parliament to decide swiftly on proposed Commission
The CLA today (Friday, 27 November) urged the European Parliament to reach a decision quickly on President Barroso’s proposed Commission - including Dacian Ciolos, a surprise choice for Commissioner of Agriculture and Rural Development.
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [27 November 2009]

More backing needed to feed the world, says CLA
A West Midlands rural pressure group has supported the call for a funding boost for research into agricultural production. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) said there needed to be a better understanding of the issues around biotechnology...
[In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [21 October 2009]

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