Search all content on the CLA

Show results from:
Order by:

  • SFI and Defra grants under the microscope: what do the latest updates mean for you?

    Blog
    To help farms and rural businesses plan ahead, we take a closer look at the latest updates to government grants and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026 Published on 26 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Susan Twining
    Strapline
    To help farms and rural businesses plan ahead, we take a closer look at the latest updates to government grants and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026
    Title
    SFI and Defra grants under the microscope: what do the latest updates mean for you?

  • SFI de-brief at our Autumn AGMs in Lancashire and Cumbria

    Article
    Hear from CLA Deputy President Joe Evans about the CLA's action and approach to the SFI debacle at our Cumbria and Lancashire AGMs - have you registered yet? Published on 24 Sep 2026
    Authors
    Henk Geertsema
    Regions
    The North
    Strapline
    Hear from CLA Deputy President Joe Evans about the CLA's action and approach to the SFI debacle at our Cumbria and Lancashire AGMs - have you registered yet?
    Title
    SFI de-brief at our Autumn AGMs in Lancashire and Cumbria

  • SFI streamlined with fewer actions and cap on payments

    News story
    Defra Secretary unveils "simpler" scheme plus £345 million to fund innovation Published on 24 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Strapline
    Defra Secretary unveils "simpler" scheme plus £345 million to fund innovation
    Title
    SFI streamlined with fewer actions and cap on payments

  • SFI26 Window 2: the figures, the impact and the next steps

    Blog
    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
    Authors
    Susan Twining,Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    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
    Title
    SFI26 Window 2: the figures, the impact and the next steps

  • SFI26 funding fully allocated within hours

    News story
    The money for the second round of SFI has now been allocated meaning many will miss out on funding Published on 23 Sep 2026
    Authors
    Cath Crowther
    Regions
    The East
    Strapline
    The money for the second round of SFI has now been allocated meaning many will miss out on funding
    Title
    SFI26 funding fully allocated within hours

  • SFI26: what you need to know ahead of window 2

    Blog
    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
    Authors
    Rob Hackney
    Strapline
    With demand expected to be high, find out what farmers and land managers should check before the next Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) window opens
    Title
    SFI26: what you need to know ahead of window 2

  • Safe access to the countryside: guidance for land managers and visitors

    Blog
    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
    Authors
    Claire Wright
    Campaigns
    Countryside Code
    Strapline
    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
    Title
    Safe access to the countryside: guidance for land managers and visitors

  • Saturday job 'under threat due to tax rises'

    News story
    CLA survey finds rural employers are facing tough choices when hiring young people Published on 28 Sep 2026
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Strapline
    CLA survey finds rural employers are facing tough choices when hiring young people
    Title
    Saturday job 'under threat due to tax rises'

  • Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales

    Article
    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
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    The Welsh Government is seeking views on reform of water governance for Wales.
    Title
    Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales

  • Share your fly-tipping story with The CLA

    Article
    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
    Strapline
    The battle against fly-tipping continues. Have you been a victim?
    Title
    Share your fly-tipping story with The CLA

  • Size of SFI 2026 funding pot revealed: "It may not stretch far enough"

    News story
    CLA Deputy President welcomes clarity but urges Defra to review budget if demand is strong Published on 10 Jun 2026
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Strapline
    CLA Deputy President welcomes clarity but urges Defra to review budget if demand is strong
    Title
    Size of SFI 2026 funding pot revealed: "It may not stretch far enough"

  • Smart farming

    Feature article
    Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm Published on 5 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm
    Title
    Smart farming

Filter results

Page Type:
Regions: