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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
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- Richard Pinney
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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
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- How can a farm diversification put your home at risk?
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Discover seven ways that you can diversify your farm business in 2026 – learn what grant and funding opportunities are available to help you succeed
Published on 10 Jun 2026
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- Rob Hackney
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- Discover seven ways that you can diversify your farm business in 2026 – learn what grant and funding opportunities are available to help you succeed
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- Farm diversification ideas and examples: new ways to make your land more profitable
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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
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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
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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
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- Charles Trotman
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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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
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- Soft loans: a potential lifeline for rural growth and diversification
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As the government consults on greater planning powers for mayors in England, we examine the proposals and what they could mean for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
Published on 17 Sep 2026
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- Shannon Fuller
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- As the government consults on greater planning powers for mayors in England, we examine the proposals and what they could mean for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
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- What new mayoral planning powers could mean for rural communities
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From a family farm to one of the world's most famous recording studios, discover the remarkable story of Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire, where music legends including Queen, Black Sabbath and Paolo Nutini recorded some of their biggest hits Published on 14 Sep 2026
Sowing the seeds of rock
Article- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Regions
- Wales
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- From a family farm to one of the world's most famous recording studios, discover the remarkable story of Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire, where music legends including Queen, Black Sabbath and Paolo Nutini recorded some of their biggest hits
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- Sowing the seeds of rock
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Find out more about the proposed overnight visitor levy in England – a tax that could place further pressure on small rural businesses that rely on visitors, investment and seasonal trade
Published on 11 Sep 2026
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- Peter Fage
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- Find out more about the proposed overnight visitor levy in England – a tax that could place further pressure on small rural businesses that rely on visitors, investment and seasonal trade
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- Government’s new tax on overnight stays risks burdening rural tourism
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CLA Cymru is urging Welsh Government to use its latest review of holiday let taxation to deliver meaningful reform for genuine self-catering businesses, including reducing the 182-day letting threshold to 105 days.
Published on 28 Aug 2026
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- Steven Crane-Jenkins
- Regions
- Wales
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- CLA Cymru is urging Welsh Government to use its latest review of holiday let taxation to deliver meaningful reform for genuine self-catering businesses, including reducing the 182-day letting threshold to 105 days.
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- 182-day rule review: CLA Cymru calls for 105-day threshold and workable exemptions
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Several long-standing CLA recommendations have been reflected in the revised NPPF, delivering a more proportionate approach to planning and rural development
Published on 20 Aug 2026
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- Shannon Fuller
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- Several long-standing CLA recommendations have been reflected in the revised NPPF, delivering a more proportionate approach to planning and rural development
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- CLA secures wins for land managers as government publishes revised National Planning Policy Framework
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CLA South West invites members to the Somerset Branch Autumn Visit to Quantock Lakes on Monday 21 September.
Published on 10 Aug 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- CLA South West invites members to the Somersedt Branch Autumn Visit (incorporating the Branch AGM) to Quantock Lakes
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- Your invitation to the CLA Somerset Branch Autumn Visit
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CLA advisers will be on hand at NAEC Stoneleigh to support landowners and rural businesses exploring glamping and diversification opportunities
Published on 22 Jul 2026
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- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- CLA advisers will be on hand at NAEC Stoneleigh to support landowners and rural businesses exploring glamping and diversification opportunities
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- CLA Midlands at The Glamping Show 2026
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CLA Cymru enjoyed hosting members, stakeholders and rural business professionals to discuss the risks and opportunities in the rural economy
Published on 28 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Steven Crane-Jenkins
- Regions
- Wales
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- During the Royal Welsh Show CLA Cymru enjoyed hosting members, stakeholders and rural business professionals in the pavilion to discuss the opportunities and risks in the current rural economy
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- CLA Cymru's highlights from the Royal Welsh Show 2026