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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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Leading up to the Autumn Budget, CLA Midlands Regional Director, Sophie Dwerryhouse looks at some of the challenges being faced by the rural sector
Published on 24 Nov 2025
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- Leading up to the Autumn Budget, CLA Midlands Regional Director, Sophie Dwerryhouse looks at some of the challenges being faced by the rural sector
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- Securing the future of rural businesses in uncertain times
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CLA survey finds rural employers are facing tough choices when hiring young people Published on 28 Sep 2026
Saturday job 'under threat due to tax rises'
News story- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Strapline
- CLA survey finds rural employers are facing tough choices when hiring young people
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- Saturday job 'under threat due to tax rises'
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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
- 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
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- Safe access to the countryside: guidance for land managers and visitors
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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
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- SFI26: what you need to know ahead of window 2
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The money for the second round of SFI has now been allocated meaning many will miss out on funding Published on 23 Sep 2026
SFI26 funding fully allocated within hours
News story- 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
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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
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- SFI26 Window 2: the figures, the impact and the next steps
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FiPL scheme also extended for three years, Defra announces, with £30m funding next year
Published on 7 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Strapline
- FiPL scheme also extended for three years, Defra announces, with £30m funding next year
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- SFI to re-open in two stages: CLA welcomes much-needed clarity
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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
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- SFI streamlined with fewer actions and cap on payments
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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?
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- SFI de-brief at our Autumn AGMs in Lancashire and Cumbria
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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
- 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
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- SFI and Defra grants under the microscope: what do the latest updates mean for you?