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  • The Future of Food

    Podcast
    In recent years there has been a polarising focus on meat eating versus veganism, this episode explores the positive effects this debate has for British livestock farmers. Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast Alice Ritchie, the CLA’s Climate Change Lead, will discuss the future of our food with Dan Crossley from the Food Ethics Council, and Dr Courtney Scott, Senior Policy Researcher from the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission.
    Title
    The Future of Food

  • Soil Matters

    Podcast
    Stored carbon is critical to ensuring soils remain healthy and are able to support the ecosystems that underpin the whole of our farming system. Land managers hold the key to net-zero, with the ability to store carbon in trees and soils. Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Strapline
    Given that conversations on climate change solutions must be front and centre this year, in this podcast we discuss why soils are so important for the climate and its role in tackling the biodiversity crisis.
    Title
    Soil Matters

  • The Business of Net-Zero: Natural Climate Change Solutions

    Podcast
    Nature is our biggest ally, inspiration and the best, most cost-effective, shovel-ready technology we have to tackle the climate crisis. In this episode we focus on how the UK’s significant potential for tree planting is uniquely placed to deploy these solutions. Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast Graham Clark, CLA Senior Land Use Policy Adviser, and Andrew Baker, Carbon Project Manager at CarbonStore, share with us the UK's potential for tree planting and the economic opportunities.
    Title
    The Business of Net-Zero: Natural Climate Change Solutions

  • Natural Climate Change Solutions: Peatlands

    Podcast
    In this episode, we look into how important the UK’s peatland is for climate change, biodiversity and water quality, and how unique these ecosystems and habitats are, particularly for rural tourism. Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast Alice Ritchie, CLA Climate Change Lead, and Jo Finlow, from Fens for the Future, share with us how important peatland ecosystems are for the fight against climate change.
    Title
    Natural Climate Change Solutions: Peatlands

  • Rural Homes: How do they Fit with the Green Agenda?

    Podcast
    For the UK to meet its 2050 net-zero target, greenhouse gas emissions from buildings need to be eliminated. In order to meet these tougher requirements rural landlords should start thinking about the transition of their properties to low-carbon heating. Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast you will hear why rural households are so challenging to decarbonise, the options that are available for low-carbon, off-gas heating, and information on the Green Homes Grant scheme.
    Title
    Rural Homes: How do they Fit with the Green Agenda?

  • Farm diversification: Fen Farm Dairy, Suffolk

    Podcast
    With an increasing number of members seeking to embrace farm diversification, we are joined by CLA member Jonny Crickmore, a third generation dairy farmer and owner of Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk who shares with us his diversification story. Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast we are joined by CLA member Jonny Crickmore, a third generation dairy farmer and owner of Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk who shares with us his diversification story. Identifying a gap in the market, in 2013 Jonny and his wife Dulcie launched their specialist cheese: Baron Bigod.
    Title
    Farm diversification: Fen Farm Dairy, Suffolk

  • Delivering the vision

    Feature article
    A look at the work the CLA Charitable Trust has embarked on recently to ensure it remains focused on its vision – widening access to the countryside Published on 11 May 2021
    Authors
    Jasmin McDermott
    Strapline
    A look at the work the CLA Charitable Trust has embarked on recently to ensure it remains focused on its vision – widening access to the countryside
    Title
    Delivering the vision

  • The Wedding Industry: How to Survive and Thrive

    Podcast
    In this episode, CLA member Emily McVeigh, of the Kenton Hall Estate in Suffolk, shares with us how the pandemic has affected her wedding business and the importance of a government roadmap in re-opening the industry moving forward. Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast, CLA member Emily McVeigh, of the Kenton Hall Estate in Suffolk, shares with us how the pandemic has affected her wedding business and the importance of a government roadmap in re-opening the industry moving forward.
    Title
    The Wedding Industry: How to Survive and Thrive

  • Access: Do you Know your Responsibilities?

    Podcast
    Britain’s 150,000 miles of public footpaths have been very busy over the past year. Sophie Dwerryhouse, CLA National Access Adviser, gives insight into the management responsibilities of farmers and landowners where rights of way are concerned. Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast, Sophie Dwerryhouse, CLA National Access Adviser, gives insight into the management responsibilities of farmers and landowners where rights of way are concerned and explains more about CLA’s campaign for the Countryside Code to be taught in schools.
    Title
    Access: Do you Know your Responsibilities?

  • The Good Business Charter

    Podcast
    To kick off season 2 of CLA's podcast series we delve into a concept that is increasingly coming to the fore in business - responsible capitalism, which encourages you to promote your good business practices. Published on 11 May 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast we delve into a concept that is increasingly coming to the fore in business - responsible capitalism, which encourages you to promote your good business practices.
    Title
    The Good Business Charter

  • Tap into the staycation trend

    Podcast
    As foreign travel this summer remains uncertain, the demand for domestic day trips and staycations is rising. With creativity and flexibility in mind, how can businesses capitalise on this opportunity? Will the trend and pent-up demand continue? Published on 11 May 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast, Charles Trotman, CLA Senior Rural Business and Economics Adviser, discusses how businesses can prepare for the coming season, what other diversified activities could become popular, and the importance of gauging the market properly.
    Title
    Tap into the staycation trend

  • Protecting our Water Resources: Why is collaboration so important?

    Podcast
    It is predicted that due to climate change all areas of the UK will continue to get hotter, with 2021 projected to be one of the hottest years on record. Combined with an estimated population increase of six million people in England and Wales by 2043, many areas will face water shortages by 2050. Published on 11 May 2021
    Strapline
    In this podcast, Alice Ritchie, CLA Climate Change and Water Lead, discusses how vital water is for the rural economy, how farmers and landowners can reduce their reliance on water, and the CLA's vision for the water environment.
    Title
    Protecting our Water Resources: Why is collaboration so important?

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