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CLA returns to biggest show in the region - rain fails to dampen spirits
Published on 4 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA returns to biggest show in the region - rain fails to dampen spirits
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- From a community volunteer to a nature-friendly family farm, CLA celebrates rural heroes at South of England Show awards
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A note from our Rural Surveyor, John Greenshields
Published on 27 May 2026
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- John Greenshields
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- A note from our Rural Surveyor, John Greenshields
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- Farming rules for water and water protection
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Court Farm receives CLA Emsden trophy in its 40th year
Published on 10 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- Court Farm receives CLA Emsden trophy in its 40th year
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- Farmer who ‘is not scared to push outside the box’ wins top conservation award
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Only 34 on-farm reservoirs have been completed in England in the last five years – raising urgent questions about water security. Find out how we’re fighting to remove the barriers to building farm reservoirs
Published on 10 Jul 2026
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- Matthew Doran
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- Only 34 on-farm reservoirs have been completed in England in the last five years – raising urgent questions about water security. Find out how we’re fighting to remove the barriers to building farm reservoirs
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- Farm reservoirs: why removing the red tape can help food security and climate resilience
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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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In this article, our Land Use Policy Adviser Harrie Mort summarises the key findings of the progress that has been made towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans.
Published on 6 Aug 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
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- Recent assessments of progress towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans show that the government is still falling short of its own environmental targets. Find out about the successes, missed opportunities and where the government will go from here and what it means for you.
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- Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture
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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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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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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
- Authors
- 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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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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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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With a total funding pot of more than £47m, land managers in England are being encouraged to explore three new grant schemes supporting peatland restoration, paludiculture and water management infrastructure
Published on 9 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Matthew Doran
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- With a total funding pot of more than £47m, land managers in England are being encouraged to explore three new grant schemes supporting peatland restoration, paludiculture and water management infrastructure
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- Could your land benefit from new peatland funding?