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Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron says the CLA will be listening to its members and doing its best to represent their voice while new ideas from Westminster take shape. Published on 7 Aug 2026
Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
- Strapline
- Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 21 2026.
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- Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026
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Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm Published on 5 Aug 2026
Smart farming
Feature article- Authors
- Jack Chivers
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- Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm
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- Smart farming
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CLA Deputy President welcomes clarity but urges Defra to review budget if demand is strong
Published on 10 Jun 2026
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- Mike Sims
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- CLA Deputy President welcomes clarity but urges Defra to review budget if demand is strong
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- Size of SFI 2026 funding pot revealed: "It may not stretch far enough"
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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
- Strapline
- 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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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.
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- Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales
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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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Defra Secretary unveils "simpler" scheme plus £345 million to fund innovation
Published on 24 Feb 2026
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- Mike Sims
- Strapline
- Defra Secretary unveils "simpler" scheme plus £345 million to fund innovation
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- SFI streamlined with fewer actions and cap on payments
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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
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- 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
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- SFI and Defra grants under the microscope: what do the latest updates mean for you?
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Published on 10 Jul 2026
SFI Webinar Q&A 2026
Library- Authors
- Jack Chivers
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- SFI Webinar Q&A 2026
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Explore the final practical guide in our four-part SFI series – essential reading for any farmer or land manager preparing or considering an application this year
Published on 28 May 2026
- Authors
- Jack Chivers
- Strapline
- Explore the final practical guide in our four-part SFI series – essential reading for any farmer or land manager preparing or considering an application this year
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- SFI 2026: Delivery, requirements and what happens in practice
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System must be ready from day one, says CLA Deputy President
Published on 2 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Strapline
- System must be ready from day one, says CLA Deputy President
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- SFI 2026 open date confirmed: CLA welcomes new details
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Farm parks, heritage sites and family attractions could use the temporary reduced 5% VAT rate to support summer footfall and ease costs for visitors
Published on 25 Jun 2026
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- Jimmy Tse
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- Farm parks, heritage sites and family attractions could use the temporary reduced 5% VAT rate to support summer footfall and ease costs for visitors
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- Rural visitor attractions set to benefit from summer VAT cut