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FiPL scheme also extended for three years, Defra announces, with £30m funding next year
Published on 7 Jan 2026
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- Mike Sims
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- FiPL scheme also extended for three years, Defra announces, with £30m funding next year
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- SFI to re-open in two stages: CLA welcomes much-needed clarity
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We analyse the aftermath of the SFI26 submission scramble, its impact on those who applied and examine what is needed to make the process more supportive and fair for farmers
Published on 25 Sep 2026
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- Susan Twining,Jack Chivers
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- We analyse the aftermath of the SFI26 submission scramble, its impact on those who applied and examine what is needed to make the process more supportive and fair for farmers
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- SFI26 Window 2: the figures, the impact and the next steps
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The money for the second round of SFI has now been allocated meaning many will miss out on funding Published on 23 Sep 2026
SFI26 funding fully allocated within hours
News story- Authors
- Cath Crowther
- Regions
- The East
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- The money for the second round of SFI has now been allocated meaning many will miss out on funding
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- SFI26 funding fully allocated within hours
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With demand expected to be high, find out what farmers and land managers should check before the next Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) window opens
Published on 10 Sep 2026
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- Rob Hackney
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- With demand expected to be high, find out what farmers and land managers should check before the next Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) window opens
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- SFI26: what you need to know ahead of window 2
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CLA remembers Tim Woodward following his recent passing from a long-term illness Published on 11 Aug 2025
Sad news from CLA East
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- Cath Crowther
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- The East
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- CLA remembers Tim Woodward following his recent passing from a long-term illness
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- Sad news from CLA East
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To mark the first bank holidays of the year and the start of the countryside's busy season, CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright offers practical and legal advice for those visiting and living in rural areas
Published on 1 Apr 2026
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- Claire Wright
- Campaigns
- Countryside Code
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- To mark the first bank holidays of the year and the start of the countryside's busy season, CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright offers practical and legal advice for those visiting and living in rural areas
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- Safe access to the countryside: guidance for land managers and visitors
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CLA survey finds rural employers are facing tough choices when hiring young people Published on 28 Sep 2026
Saturday job 'under threat due to tax rises'
News story- Authors
- Mike Sims
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- CLA survey finds rural employers are facing tough choices when hiring young people
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- Saturday job 'under threat due to tax rises'
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Leading up to the Autumn Budget, CLA Midlands Regional Director, Sophie Dwerryhouse looks at some of the challenges being faced by the rural sector
Published on 24 Nov 2025
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- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Leading up to the Autumn Budget, CLA Midlands Regional Director, Sophie Dwerryhouse looks at some of the challenges being faced by the rural sector
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- Securing the future of rural businesses in uncertain times
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From Landfill Tax to quarry site resilience, John Greenshields reports following a recent meeting of the CLA’s Mineral Working Party
Published on 17 Jul 2025
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- John Greenshields
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- From Landfill Tax to quarry site resilience, John Greenshields reports following a recent meeting of the CLA’s Mineral Working Party
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- Shaping rural mineral policy: insights from the CLA’s Mineral Working Party
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The Welsh Government has launched a Green Paper consultation on the future of water governance in Wales, opening a once-in-a-generation debate on how the nation’s water resources and services are managed.
Published on 18 Feb 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
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- The Welsh Government is seeking views on reform of water governance for Wales.
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- Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales
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We want to hear how this rural crime has impacted farmers and landowners in the south west.
Published on 20 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- The battle against fly-tipping continues. Have you been a victim?
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- Share your fly-tipping story with The CLA
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CLA Chief Surveyor Andrew Shirley explains what the High Value Council Tax Surcharge means for properties in England and asks for your thoughts in our survey
Published on 11 Dec 2025
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- Andrew Shirley
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- CLA Chief Surveyor Andrew Shirley explains what the High Value Council Tax Surcharge means for properties in England and asks for your thoughts in our survey
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- Share your views on the ‘mansion tax’