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Learn how the latest CSHT changes could help your farm or rural business access Higher Tier or extend existing agreements
Published on 17 Sep 2026
- Authors
- Harrie Mort
- Strapline
- Learn how the latest CSHT changes could help your farm or rural business access Higher Tier or extend existing agreements
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- Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: new opportunities for land managers
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Andy Burnham pledges action on organised waste gangs
Published on 20 Aug 2026
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- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- Andy Burnham pledges action on organised waste gangs
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- Crackdown on waste crime announced, but glaring injustice for farmers remain
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Cumbria Branch Chair Jocelyn Holland reflects on the Branch Committee's work, and topical issues over the last year.
Published on 22 Sep 2026
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- Henk Geertsema
- Regions
- The North
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- Cumbria Branch Chair Jocelyn Holland reflects on the Branch Committee's work, and topical issues over the last year. best to represent their voice while new ideas from Westminster take shape.
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- Cumbria Branch Chair's Report & Convening Notice 2026
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Reforms to the system following scandal, in a bid to tackle waste crime and fly-tipping
Published on 15 May 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- Reforms to the system following scandal, in a bid to tackle waste crime and fly-tipping
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- Defra to tighten waste carrier checks, after CLA cow approved for license
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The government’s long-term plan for farming in England focuses on profitability, funding, regulation and resilience – but what could it mean for your rural business?
Published on 1 Jul 2026
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- Jack Chivers
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- The government’s long-term plan for farming in England focuses on profitability, funding, regulation and resilience – but what could it mean for your rural business?
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- Defra’s Farming Roadmap 2050: what farmers need to know now and for the future
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With the government setting out its delivery plan for nature and biodiversity in England, discover what land will qualify and what voluntary participation could mean for your rural business
Published on 17 Jul 2026
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- Susan Twining
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain,Natural Capital
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- With the government setting out its delivery plan for 30by30 in England, discover what land will qualify and what voluntary participation could mean for your rural business
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- Defra’s delivery plan for nature explained – what land counts and how is it counted?
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A new parliamentary report, backed by the CLA, sets out how fair funding and stronger rural representation can unlock the countryside’s economic potential
Published on 14 Oct 2026
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- Peter Fage
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- A new parliamentary report, backed by the CLA, sets out how fair funding and stronger rural representation can unlock the countryside’s economic potential
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- Devolution must deliver for the countryside – not leave it behind, report warns
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Devon Branch Chairman Hayley Parker says "at a time when rural businesses need confidence to invest and plan for the future, Westminster has once again entered a period of uncertainty." Published on 28 Jul 2026
Devon Branch Chairman's Report 2026
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Devon Branch Chairman Hayley Parker delivers her Chairman's Report ahead of the AGM on September 8 2026
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- Devon Branch Chairman's Report 2026
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As dry conditions continue to affect land managers across the UK, your voice can help strengthen calls for faster government action
Published on 12 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- As dry conditions continue to affect land managers across the UK, your voice can help strengthen calls for faster government action
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- Drought and wildfire: why your MP needs to hear from you
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New government support to help farmers tackle drought is a positive step, but measures will fall short unless backed by sustained investment and strategy
Published on 18 Aug 2026
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- Rob Hackney
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- New government support to help farmers tackle drought is a positive step, but measures will fall short unless backed by sustained investment and strategy
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- Drought funding welcome but ‘little more than a temporary fix’, says CLA
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With prolonged dry weather continuing to put pressure on rural communities, CLA Cymru has stepped up its engagement with Ministers, agencies and land managers to ensure the sector has the support and guidance it needs.
Published on 28 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Fraser McAuley
- Regions
- Wales
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- With prolonged dry weather continuing to put pressure on rural communities, CLA Cymru has stepped up its engagement with Ministers, agencies and land managers to ensure the sector has the support and guidance it needs
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- Dry weather advice and guidance
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Published on 8 Oct 2026
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- Avril Roberts
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- EPC and MEES - September 2026 webinar Q&A