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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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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
- Anna Novis,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?
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CLA Cymru is working closely with the police to highlight the need for an increased effort in rural areas.
Published on 19 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- CLA Cymru is working closely with the police to highlight the need for an increased effort in rural areas.
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- Rural Crime on the increase across Wales
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The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) has launched a public consultation on the findings of its emerging strategy
Published on 26 Jan 2026
- Authors
- John Greenshields
- Regions
- Wales,The Midlands,The South West
- Strapline
- The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) has launched a public consultation on the findings of its emerging strategy
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- River Severn Catchment Management Consultation
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Concerns also voiced over higher prices on UK supermarket shelves due to Middle East conflict
Published on 27 Mar 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
- Regions
- The South East
- Strapline
- Concerns also voiced over higher prices on UK supermarket shelves due to Middle East conflict
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- Rising fuel, oil and fertiliser costs could lead to spike in rural thefts, warns CLA
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A growing number of farmers and landowners are raising concerns about gates being left open on footpaths which cross their land.
Published on 13 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- CLA says it is a timely reminder for members of the public to follow the Countryside Code when enjoying walks in the countryside.
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- Reminder to follow the Countryside Code following a spate of incidents in the south west
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The Welsh Government has published its summary of responses to the consultation that Proposed refinements to the treatments of self-catering properties.
Published on 22 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- The Welsh Government has published its summary of responses to the consultation that Proposed refinements to the treatments of self-catering properties.
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- Refinements to the classification of self-catering properties for local tax purposes from Welsh Government
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Share your views and help shape the strategy - Deadline Extension 29th March
Published on 25 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- Share your views and help shape the strategy - Deadline Extension 29th March
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- Public Consultation on Herefordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy
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In a joint UK‑wide survey from the CLA, Confor and RFS, share your insights on how proposed inheritance tax changes could impact woodland management, long‑term custodianship and the rural economy Published on 19 Feb 2026
Protecting the future of family woodlands - have your say on IHT
Feature article- Authors
- Graham Clark
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Succession planning & inheritance tax
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- In a joint UK‑wide survey from the CLA, Confor and RFS, share your insights on how proposed inheritance tax changes could impact woodland management, long‑term custodianship and the rural economy
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- Protecting the future of family woodlands - have your say on IHT
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Published on 6 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Graham Clark
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- Productive Forestry webinar slides - Feb 2026
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CLA Fuels outline practical steps for members on how to stretch their energy supply during this period of instability
Published on 3 Mar 2026
- Authors
- Hayley Marshall-Lewis
- Strapline
- CLA Fuels outline practical steps for members on how to manage your energy supply during this period of instability
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- Prepare for sharp rises in fuel costs
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Rural businesses across Wales may be on the cusp of meaningful relief following a significant policy shift by Powys County Council on the controversial 182-day letting rule.
Published on 27 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- Rural businesses across Wales may be on the cusp of meaningful relief following a significant policy shift by Powys County Council on the controversial 182-day letting rule.
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- Powys signals shift on holiday let tax pressures