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This document is only available to Logged in Members Glendale Farming Award
THE Glendale Agricultural Society has launched an award to highlight the work of farmers in setting up a new business in Northumberland. The society’s Award for New Enterprise is open specifically to farmers with a new enterprise established by an...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 19th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members GN06-10 Feed in Tariff for Renewable Electricity
Guidance Note GN06-10 has been released, covering the Feed in Tariff for Renewable Electricity, which comes into operation on 1st April. Please contact the office for a copy.
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 16th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Single Payment Scheme 2010
Remember the CLA website (www.cla.org.uk) now has a dedicated SPS advice page for members, which can be accessed from: Professional advice → Single Payment Scheme. It is not yet accessible from the drop down menu so you will need to click on the...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 16th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Environment Agency Common Ground Workshop
Following the introduction of the Common Ground Initiative last year, the Environment Agency and colleagues from Catchment Sensitive Farming would like to invite you to this year’s workshop. The aim of this event is to give those working with the...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 10th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Environment Agency and Hydro Power
The Environment Agency has produced a report detailing what it regards as the hydro power opportunities across the country. It is broken down by region. The majority of the sites identified in the North East are identified as "sensitive" due mainly to...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 10th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members "If we can, you can" Challenge 2010
The CLA is delighted to be associated with the third 'If we can, you can' Challenge, a region-wide competition set to re-ignite and celebrate North East England's entrepreneurial spirit. The Challenge calls upon any individual who is thinking of...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 9th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Whin Grassland Sought
I have a Member who is looking to rent traditional whin grassland, overlying the whin stone ridge. The proposed use would be complimentary to management under an agri-environment scheme and could also allow some grazing to continue at certain times of...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 9th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members New CLA Guidance Notes
GN05-10 Private Water Supplies This GN covers the new water regulations that came into force on 1st January. It will be of interest to many Members as the regulations not only strengthen the regime for what we know as private supplies, but they also...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 9th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Upland Entry Level Scheme (UELS)- Tenancy Guidance
The Tenancy Reform Industry Group has produced a guidance booklet entitled "UELS - Consideration of issues for Tenancies and Grazing Arrangements." Please contact the office if you would like a copy.
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 9th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Working Week in the Forest
As part of the Lantra Landskills programme, Northwoods is holding the Working Week in the Forest course for all those who are considering a career in forestry. It will run from 22nd-26th march and will be based at the National Trust's Gibside estate,...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 8th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Cross Compliance Workshop
The Rural payments Agency is holding a farm walk/cross compliance workshop on the 31st March at Tritlington Hall Farm, Morpeth. There will be walks in the morning and afternoon, starting at 10.30 and 1.30. They will last about 2 hours. In order to book,...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 8th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members 2010 Single Payment Scheme Forms
The RPA intended to despatch 75 percent of the SPS application forms between 8-12 March with the remainder sent by the first week in April. It is currently unknown whether the industrial action will affect this time schedule. The SPS on-line...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [March 8th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Upland ELS & Commons
Natural England has produced a guidance booklet on the subjectof commons and eligibility for the Upland ELS. It can be found at: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/ES%20Announcement%202.10%20-%2012%20Feb%202010_tcm6-16891.pdf Alternatively,...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 23rd, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members GN04-10 Tenancy Deposit Schemes – Update
The above Guidance Note has recently been produced. Please contact the office if you would like a copy, or be added to the list for automatic receipt of Guidance Notes.
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 23rd, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members NULogs Free Firewood Training
The NULogs project, run by Northwoods as part of the Northumberland Uplands LEADER project, is offering three free training courses for those involved, or interested in becoming involved, in supplying firewood. The courses will be staged twice this year;...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 19th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Campaign for the Farmed Environment
On the ongoing monitoring questionnaire (sent on the 15 Feb), section 3 refers to ‘land not within any agri-environment scheme’. This is causing some confusion with farmers and land managers since ELS and HLS agreements are ‘whole farm’ and so all ‘land’...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 18th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Forestry Commision Grants 2009/10
Remember that you must complete your work and submit a claim form for 2009/10 approved work by 31st March in order to ensure payment. If you do not submit a claim by then, your right to grant is lost and payment would only be at the discretion of the...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 16th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members New leaflets explain Entry Level Scheme to farmers
Four attractive leaflets, each offering advice on the best ELS options to choose in order to achieve specific environmental results, are available to farmers now. The titles are Farming for wildlife, Farming for birds, Farming for cleaner...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 11th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Surveyors needed for Farm Plans
Next year, Natural England will be seeking to deliver 240 Higher Level Stewardship agreements in the North East. This is double what has been delivered this year. A possible barrier to delivery is the provision of Farm Environment Plans by the...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 10th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Waste in the Berwick Area
Community Renewable Energy Ltd (CoRE) is currently examining the possibility of constructing a community owned anaerobic digester in Berwick. The intention is to fuel the digester with waste, so reducing landfill as well as generating renewable power. As...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 9th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Public Rights of Way
Durham County Council has produced a very handy leaflet, entitled "Public Rights of Way: A guide for Landowners and Occupiers." It has been endorsed by the CLA. Although produced for County Durham, the majority of the information it contains is...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 9th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Reform
Professor Allan Buckwell will be visiting the North East on the 19th March to speak at a Northern Rural Network (NRN) Short Course on the subject of CAP 2013-2020. The course will take place in the Devonshire Building, Newcastle University. To book a...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 8th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Lantra Training
Under the RDPE Landskills project, Lantra is currently offering a wide range of training in the North East. This is detailed in its monthly newletter, which can be found at www.lantra.co.uk/LandSkillsNorthEast
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [February 8th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Lake District Local Access Forum new members needed
Your opportunity to influence Lake District countryside access policy. The Lake District LAF is looking to recruit seven people willing to join an influential group which has a leading role advising the Lake District National Park on how best to manage...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [January 29th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members Northumberland Uplands Firewood Initiative
NULogs aims to give you the best choice of log suppliers if you're a customer, and to provide training or business support if you're a firewood business (or want to get into the sector!). This support is only available for businesses within the...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [January 28th, 2010]
This document is only available to Logged in Members New Guidance Notes
These Guidance Notes can be downloaded from www.cla.org.uk or contact the office. GN03-10 'Exporting' cattle to Scotland now it is an officially bTB free zone A short guide to the new regulations with regard to the movement of cattle from England...
[In_Your_Area/North East/Notices] - [January 20th, 2010]