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Diversifications can prove to be profitable avenues for rural businesses, but one case shines a light on the potential pitfalls that can cost farms their tenancy rights
Published on 19 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Richard Pinney
- Strapline
- Diversifications can prove to be profitable avenues for rural businesses, but one case shines a light on the potential pitfalls that can cost farms their tenancy rights
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- How can a farm diversification put your home at risk?
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Broadening your income streams makes good commercial sense, but there can be pitfalls. We hear from six CLA members with thriving diversified businesses
Published on 23 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Strapline
- Broadening your income streams makes good commercial sense, but there can be pitfalls. We hear from six CLA members with thriving diversified businesses
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- Making diversification work: lessons from six successful rural businesses
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Following the CLA's budget submission to the government, Senior Economist Charles Trotman explains how a ‘soft loan’ approach could help rural businesses expand and diversify
Published on 16 Oct 2025
- Authors
- Charles Trotman
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
- Strapline
- Following the CLA's budget submission to the government, Senior Economist Charles Trotman explains how a ‘soft loan’ approach could help rural businesses expand and diversify
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- Soft loans: a potential lifeline for rural growth and diversification
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Discover how an unusual tourism diversification, with endorsement from comedian Johnny Vegas, has created a range of beneficial opportunities for an estate and its local community Published on 17 Sep 2025
Unique rural stays: how a sustainable tourism project can prove to be a worthwhile business diversification
Feature article- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- Discover how an unusual tourism diversification, with endorsement from comedian Johnny Vegas, has created a range of beneficial opportunities for an estate and its local community
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- Unique rural stays: how a sustainable tourism project can prove to be a worthwhile business diversification
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A genuinely global perspective on farming's future, this episode is essential listening for anyone interested in rural diversification and the power of authentic storytelling in agriculture Published on 5 Feb 2026
15 Minutes With...Carlos Bagrie
Podcast- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Strapline
- A genuinely global perspective on farming's future, this episode is essential listening for anyone interested in rural diversification and the power of authentic storytelling in agriculture
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- 15 Minutes With...Carlos Bagrie
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In the first of a series of articles for the CLA, Dan Rogers, Partner at Bell Cornwell, looks at the importance of balancing growth, policy and rural character.
Published on 15 May 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
- Strapline
- Dan Rogers, Partner at Bell Cornwell, looks at the importance of balancing growth, policy and rural character.
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- Ad: Heritage-Led Rural Development - Key Considerations for Sustainable Growth.
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In the third of our four-part series on Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), we discuss, in practice, what the scheme can offer your land and business
Published on 21 May 2026
- Authors
- Jack Chivers
- Strapline
- In the third of our four-part series on Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), we discuss, in practice, what the scheme can offer your land and business
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- What SFI offers and how to decide what's right for your business
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This is the CLA's response to the Call for Evidence by the Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport in relation to their Tourism Inquiry published on 9 April 2026.
Published on 19 May 2026
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- Avril Roberts,Peter Fage
- Strapline
- This is the CLA's response to the Call for Evidence by the Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport in relation to their Tourism Inquiry published on 9 April 2026.
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- CLA Submission to the CMS Tourism Inquiry
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Have a look at some of the photographs and presentations of our forestry convention that was held at Alnwick Castle on 30 April 2026
Published on 5 May 2026
- Authors
- Henk Geertsema
- Regions
- The North
- Strapline
- Have a look at some of the photographs and presentations of our forestry convention that was held at Alnwick Castle on 30 April 2026
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- Beyond the bark and timber... re-cap
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Rural businesses across Wales may be on the cusp of meaningful relief following a significant policy shift by Powys County Council on the controversial 182-day letting rule.
Published on 27 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- Rural businesses across Wales may be on the cusp of meaningful relief following a significant policy shift by Powys County Council on the controversial 182-day letting rule.
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- Powys signals shift on holiday let tax pressures
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Lloyds shares guidance and tailored finance solutions to support long-term resilience as landed estates navigate IHT, market and environmental pressures
Published on 28 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Strapline
- Lloyds shares guidance and tailored finance solutions to support long-term resilience as landed estates navigate IHT, market and environmental pressures
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- Ad: Supporting landed estates - practical steps for navigating change
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Read the latest article shared in Farmart magazine about CLA Midlands Regional Sales Manager, Roger Eldergill
Published on 16 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- Read the latest article shared in Farmart magazine about CLA Midlands Regional Sales Manager, Roger Eldergill
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- A day in the life of a Regional Sales Manager for the CLA