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Notices Make every acre count for CFEFarmers and land managers are being urged to make every acre count ahead of the Campaign for the Farmed Environment’s (CFE) second annual survey. [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [3 February 2012] Social media trainingWe are planning to organise a series of training sessions focusing on the effective use of social media for rural businesses. [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [3 February 2012] Gear up for Open Farm SundayFarmers throughout the North West interested in getting involved in this year’s Open Farm Sunday on 17 June, are being urged to attend a free event held at Chester Fields, Chester Road, Bridge Trafford, Chester, CH2 4JR on Tuesday 28 February. [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [31 January 2012] Chance to train on wood fuel coursesCLA members in the North are being invited to attend two wood fuel training courses. [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [26 January 2012] Investment opportunityA CLA member with planning permission for a 0.6mWh anaerobic digester in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire is searching for a business partner to develop the new plant. [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [24 January 2012] Grey squirrel trapping assistanceA new squirrel conservation group is offering assistance to land managers in parts of Cumbria who need help with grey squirrel trapping. [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [20 January 2012] Hedge laying dayA hedge laying demonstration, competition and training day is taking place at New Hall Farm, Staveley, near Kendal on Saturday 4 February. [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [19 January 2012] Secretary of State Appointments to National Park AuthoritiesDefra is looking for nominations of suitable candidates to fill two vacancies on the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The CLA encourages members to be nominated for these important positions not least because land managers bring a pragmatic approach to... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [10 January 2012] Farm Regulation Task ForceFarm Regulation Task Force – Government’s interim response published The Government’s interim response to the independent Farming Regulation Task Force was published recently. In May 2011 the Task Force, chaired by Richard MacDonald, made more than 200... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [9 January 2012] RDPE new products and servicesDefra has been working to restructure the whole nature of RDPE delivery, with Regional Development Agency staff transferring into Defra RDPE delivery teams and a push to develop a more nationally consistent programme ‘offer’ across England. The first... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [9 January 2012] RPA UpdateLook out for the new 2012 guide to cross compliance, which should be arriving by post anytime now and includes key facts for farmers and a useful reminder of important diary dates. It also contains the new standard Good Agricultural and Environmental... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [9 January 2012] Northern Rural Housing Week 2012Northern Rural Housing Week 2012 takes place from 27th January to 3rd February 2012. It is being organised by The National Housing Federation, the voice of affordable housing in England, and we need your help to make it a success. Rural Housing Week... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [9 January 2012] Cumbria Woodland GrantsA new £10m grant scheme to revitalise woodland management has just been announced by Forestry Commission England. The scheme is designed to help woodland owners take advantage of the evolving markets for wood products, particularly the growing market for... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [9 January 2012] Success StoriesA Member in North Cumbria had SPS money deducted by the RPA because of an alleged overpayment. After coming to the CLA for help the member has successfully appealed the decision and received all the money back from the RPA. Another Member near... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [7 December 2011] Help with Tree PlantingVolunteers from a community tree planting group in North Cumbria will help landowners to plant trees, particularly on projects with a high conservation or social community value. They ask for a donation towards their travel and insurance costs. More... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [7 December 2011] Rental OpportunitiesThe BBC’s major relocation to Salford Quays has led to a demand for rental properties in attractive rural areas within 90 minutes commute from Manchester. Interest has been expressed in estate type properties, and any members who wish to take this... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [7 December 2011] Lower Alt with Crossens Pumped Drainage Catchment ConsultationThe Environment Agency is currently consulting on their Draft Flood Risk Management Strategic Plan for this scheme. The area is rural with centres of population at Formby, Southport, Banks and Maghull at risk from flooding. The agricultural land, which... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [7 December 2011] Septic Tank Surveys The Environment Agency is carrying out research in to septic tanks and possible wrong connections as part of an exercise looking at all rural sources of pollution. This work is not targeting farms specifically but obviously by their remote nature they... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [7 December 2011] CLA North in PhotographsPhotographs of a number of recent CLA North Events, including the Northern Farming Conference, and ‘Can’t Get Online Week’ can be found at:www.flickr.com/clanorth [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [8 November 2011] Food Business OperatorsChanges to the legislation for food and feed establishments that require approval under EU Hygiene Legislation will take effect on 31 January 2012. This approval is required for particular food establishments that prepare and handle products of animal... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [8 November 2011] Cumbria Coastal AccessThe Natural England Cumbria Coastal Access Team has visited all the land that may be affected by the implementation of the new coastal access rights between Allonby and Whitehaven, and met those who own and manage that land. Owners and occupiers... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [8 November 2011] Practical Lobbying SuccessA new Green Lane Link servicing a number of agricultural packhouses has been agreed in West Lancashire. This will not only improve logistics, but also take HGV traffic out of neighbouring villages, reducing congestion and the risk of accidents. The... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [8 November 2011] Organic Pig and Poultry ProducersThe EU Commission’s proposed changes requiring organic pig and poultry producers to grow 40 percent of their feed on farm have been quashed. The proposed rules have been amended so that there are no geographical restrictions on producers as to where... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [8 November 2011] Nature Improvement AreaThe Lake District National Park Partnership has been successful with its Stage 1 application for the Cumbria Lakes to Fells Nature Improvement Area. The next stage deadline is 16 December, and they will need to communicate with the farmers,... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [8 November 2011] Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) Grassland DerogationIf you farm grazing livestock and at least 80 percent of your land is grassland, you may be eligible for a derogation from the livestock manure N farm limit. Farmers have until 31December 2011 to apply for this derogation, which allows those who... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [8 November 2011] Environmental Management solutions for Cumbrian SMEs such as farm attractionsThe Enworks Resource Efficiency programme is completely free to the farm attraction as an SME.We’ll look at every aspect of the clients business including;Electricity and gas useOil useLightingWater consumptionWaste managementSupply chain management ... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [13 October 2011] Cross Compliance: Important reminderThe CLA’s Conservation Adviser, Claire Collyer, has asked us to remind members of the need to fully understand cross compliance rules and highlight the penalties attached particularly for failing to complete SPRs and the multiplier effect for repeated... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [13 October 2011] Farming industry start-up opportunity.Are you aged between 18 and 30 and have a wish (or do you know someone who is and has a wish) to start up in the farming industry? The Jason Kanabus Fund could be for you. The Jason Kanabus Fund is a funding and development opportunity for the right... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [13 October 2011] Struggling to get Broadband?If you are having problems getting a decent fast, reliable broadband connection – or even any connection at all - the CLA would like to hear from you. Members are invited to a drop-in session on Wednesday 2 November between 12.30 and 2.30 at the IT... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [13 October 2011] Do you want to play a lead role in flood and coastal management?The Environment Agency is looking to recruit a number of new members to join the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs). Being a member of an RFCC is a valuable opportunity to help guide local flood and coastal management... [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [23 September 2011] Cumbria Branch Committee1.30pm at Threlkeld Cricket Club Further details will be posted in due course [In_Your_Area/North West/Notices] - [2 November 2010] |
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