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Early preparation and complete evidence submissions will be vital to secure funding in 2026. Learn more ahead of the July application window
Published on 4 Jun 2026
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- Natural Capital
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- Early preparation and complete evidence submissions will be vital to secure funding in 2026. Learn more ahead of the July application window
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- New Capital Grants guidance published – what applicants need to know
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CLA-backed awards presented at New Forest and Hampshire County Show Published on 30 Jul 2026
New Forest champions crowned in 2026 awards
News story- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA-backed awards presented at New Forest and Hampshire County Show
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- New Forest champions crowned in 2026 awards
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CLA secures several lobbying wins, but concerns that heritage 'has taken a hit'
Published on 19 Aug 2026
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- Mike Sims
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- CLA secures several lobbying wins, but concerns that heritage 'has taken a hit'
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- New NPPF: 'First step' towards true planning reform
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Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
Published on 9 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
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- New PM 'must put rural Britain at the heart of reset'
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In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
Published on 4 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain
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- In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
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- New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England
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Read our complete guide to the latest Defra-backed funding opportunities – designed to supporting new ideas, technology and practical on-farm innovation
Published on 20 Aug 2026
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- Jack Chivers
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- Read our complete guide to the latest Defra-backed funding opportunities – designed to supporting new ideas, technology and practical on-farm innovation
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- New funding opportunities for farming innovation: what rural businesses need to know
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Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming Published on 26 Jun 2026
New government Farming Roadmap launched
News story- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
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- Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming
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- New government Farming Roadmap launched
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An update from CLA Adviser Bee Barton-Broomhead on recent meetings Published on 14 May 2026
Norwich to Tilbury proposals
News story- Regions
- The East
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- An update from CLA Adviser Bee Barton-Broomhead on recent meetings
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- Norwich to Tilbury proposals
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Electricity Code of Practice and Survey Published on 27 Apr 2026
One year on
Article- Authors
- John Greenshields
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Electricity Code of Practice and Survey
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- One year on
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The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
Published on 19 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
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- The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
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- Onshore wind and biodiversity net gain: our assessment of two key government consultations
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We speak to Open Farm Sunday founder Ian Pigott about how the event has continued to grow and inspire people across the country Published on 2 Jun 2026
Open Farm Sunday
News story- Authors
- Lee Murphy
- Regions
- The East
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- We speak to Open Farm Sunday founder Ian Pigott about how the event has continued to grow and inspire people across the country
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- Open Farm Sunday
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A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
Published on 15 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
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- A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
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- Pelham to Rayleigh Overhead Line Reinforcement