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  • 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
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    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.
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    Farm diversification: Fen Farm Dairy, Suffolk

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

  • 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
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    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.
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    Natural Climate Change Solutions: Peatlands

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

  • 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
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    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.
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    Soil Matters

  • CLA secures lobbying wins in Budget

    News story
    Extension to VAT cut and business rate holiday announced by Chancellor Published on 3 Mar 2021
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    Boost for small businesses, tourism and hospitality sectors as Chancellor announces extensions to VAT cut and business rates holiday
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    CLA secures lobbying wins in Budget

  • 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

  • 2021 Budget: our response

    Article
    We welcome the VAT-cut and Business Rates extension – and call on the Welsh Government to ensure a safe and speedy re-opening for Welsh businesses Published on 3 Mar 2021
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    Wales
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    We welcome the VAT-cut and Business Rates extension – and call on the Welsh Government to ensure a safe and speedy re-opening for Welsh businesses
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    2021 Budget: our response

  • Farm Diversification Uncovered: Penllyn Estate Farm, Wales

    Podcast
    Hear the Penllyn Estate’s diversification journey, which includes holiday cabins and, more recently, its farm shop. Published on 3 Mar 2021
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    In this podcast you will hear the Penllyn Estate’s diversification journey, which includes holiday cabins and, more recently, its farm shop.
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    Farm Diversification Uncovered: Penllyn Estate Farm, Wales

  • Rural Tourism

    Podcast
    In the first episode of CLA's podcast series, we explore the ways in which we can support the rural tourism sector to recover post Covid19. Published on 3 Mar 2021
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    In the first episode of CLA's podcast series, we explore the ways in which we can support the rural tourism sector to recover post Covid19.
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    Rural Tourism

  • Senedd election in sight

    Article
    Blog: Senedd election campaign in sight. These were our thoughts in November 2020 Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Campaigns
    Rural Powerhouse
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    Blog: a month before the campaign formally begins, Robert Dangerfield reprises his thoughts back in November 2020
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    Senedd election in sight

  • Defining a new response and assessing the implications of change to SSSI reporting

    Policy document
    Natural England has consulted on changing the way SSSI are reported in official statistics Published on 3 Mar 2021
    Title
    Defining a new response and assessing the implications of change to SSSI reporting

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