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The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is the membership body for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales.
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The #FamilyFarmTax: sorting the fact from the fiction. š. Check out our fact-checked version of this week's MP debate on #inheritancetax.
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The UK Governmentās reform to inheritance tax will harm 70,000 farms across the UK. #Budget2024. This is not āprotecting the family farmā as the Chancellor promised, but puts the #ruraleconomy, our #foodsecurity and environmentalĀ recovery at risk. #IHT #farming.
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āLabour has made repeated assurances over the last 12 months that it would not tamper with inheritance tax reliefs, and its decision to now rip the rug from under farmers is nothing short of a betrayal.". CLA President Victoria Vyvyan reacts to updates in the #Budget2024.
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Someone inheriting a family farm from their parents would be forced to sell around 40% of their land to pay for inheritance tax. Many farms would struggle to survive. No farmers = no food. It really is that simple. @RachelReevesMP.
Inheritance tax increases expected for some in Budget
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The first major debate on the Chancellor's #FamilyFarmTax, yet she and the @DefraGovUK Secretary are nowhere to be seen.
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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations, has joined our Deputy President Victoria Vyvyan and the CLA team at @Groundswellaguk.
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āWe stand ready to support Defra in making further improvements to the ELM policy. It is a world-leading programme of which everyone should be proud," says CLA President Mark Tufnell about the importance and future of ELM. Read our statement:
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"Don't kill us. Let us fight our way out of this corner.". How can @RachelReevesMP raise funds to support the economy?.CLA President Victoria Vyvyan explains at @CommonsEFRA how #farms and #ruralbusinesses can help, but #APR and #BPR changes are not the answer. #FamilyFarmTax
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The CLA has joined together with organisations including the @Historic_Houses and @nationaltrust to write to the #Government to explain that the one-size-fits-all approach to #energyefficiency fails to recognise the unique nature of #heritage properties
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Correction: Contrary to what was claimed on @BBCBreakfast this morning, there is NO use of growth hormones in livestock feed in the U.K. The CLA is in touch with the BBC to ensure that it doesn't allow such misinformation to go unchallenged. #britishfarming.
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Help farmers to feed the nation; protect their crops when out walking and stick to the footpaths.
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We need to take action to tackle the harm #flytipping does to our countryside. Share your images and experiences by tagging @CLAtweets
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If you support our campaign message and want to see an end to #HareCoursing share this Tweet using the hashtag #HALTHARECOURSING. Spread the message and show your support!
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The CLA are delighted to announce Cambridgeshire #farmer Tim Breitmeyer as our new President for the next two years, becoming the 53rd president in our 110-year history
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Lord Deben on #towardsnetzero at #RBC2021 . āThe best meat is that produced in our islands, with low emissions & high standardsā
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#PressRelease: CLA announces new President (@MarkBCLA). Mark Bridgeman said āI am delighted to be appointed to this role at a time of great change within the agricultural and rural sectors. There are many challenges ahead, and I relish the prospect of representing our members.".
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#PressRelease: As 500 farmers and rural businesses gather in Westminster today to discuss the post-Brexit countryside with Defra Secretary Michael Gove, the CLA is calling for Government to commit to a new Enterprising Countryside Charter. #RB2018 #InspiringInvestors.
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#AgBillACTION: Farmers, landowners and environmental groups unite and call for commitment to long-term funding in the new #AgricultureBill. @CLAtweets, @SoilAssociation, @NFYFC, @NFUtweets, @tenantfarmers, @natsheep, @AgindustriesUK, @GreenerUK_, @NFFNUK, @Natures_Voice, @wwfuk.
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#PressRelease: We are officially announcing that Sarah Hendry (@singinghen) will be joiningĀ the CLA at the end ofĀ October as Director General, spending her first month visiting CLA regions to familiarise herself with members. She will officially take over at the start of December.
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Today the CLA says a fond farewell to President Mark Tufnell. Mark's two-year term comes to an end having supported landowners and the CLA #RuralPowerhouse campaign. We know CLA members will join staff in thanking Mark for his service and wish him the very best for the future.
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"A pause, to really consider whether there should be a full U-turn and a different approach to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.". CLA President Victoria Vyvyan at @CommonsEFRA when asked about her recommendations on #APR and #BPR. #FamilyFarmTax
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We remember, with grief and gratitude, those who gave their lives on the battle field. Let us also remember those who stayed behind. In both World Wars the Land Army helped feed the nation. Learn more from @I_W_M here:
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We are VERY proud to have been awarded 'Best membership support during Covid-19 (5000+ members)' at the Association Excellence Awards 2021 š.This is a great recognition of the work we have put in to give our members the best level of support during Covid-19 āØš.#AEA2021
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The CLA has responded to calls to release sky lanterns as a show of gratitude to essential workers. CLA President says; "There is simply no responsible way to use them. They can kill animals, litter the countryside and start fires." #BanSkyLanterns
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So what is #Farm24 all about? š¾. Some words on todayās important initiative from CLA member and Co Chair of Farm Herefordshire Martin Williams. #foodforthought
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@JeremyClarkson would you like to write an opinion article about farming and/or the environment for the CLA's magazine Land & Business?
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We believe in the potential of the rural economy. If you share our ambition to create jobs, grow the economy, build more houses and mitigate climate change then join us and back the #RuralPowerhouse.
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We will remember them. Today, we pay tribute to the sacrifices of those who came before us. #ArmisticeDay #Remembrance #LestWeForget
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For each delegate attending todayās #CLACCsummit19 there will be one tree planted. #ClimateEmergency #ClimateBreakdown .#OurResponsibility.#Carbon.#PlantATree
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Today we welcome our newest President, Mark Tufnell. Mark is the 55th president in the Association's 114-year history. With a commitment to champion the rural economy, Mark highlights his priorities ahead of his two-year tenure. Watch here:
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Since 2019, the @Conservatives have suffered a 25-point collapse in support according to latest CLA and @Survation poll. It shows that @UKLabour is pulling ahead in the battle for the #countryside vote. Read the fascinating poll results:.#RuralPowerhouse
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Representing around 30,000 #rural #landowners across England and Wales, CLA President Tim Breitmeyer sat at the heart of Government today to discuss the forthcoming #EnvironmentBill and the importance of #climatechange.
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"Never in my 28 years of policing has the crime we are seeing in our rural communities been so rooted in serious organised crime" . Exclusively for #RuralCrimeWeek, hear from Head of the National Rural Crime Unit, Superintendent Andrew Huddleston:
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Good morning! Today we're taking part in #Farm24, run by @FarmersGuardian & @Morrisons. We'll be sharing pictures from CLA staff all around the country as they work on their farms. This first picture of the sunrise comes from one of our Communications Managers in Cumbria.
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Thank you Tim. The rural economy can't be ignored in levelling up. Read our proposals for closing the rural gap here #levellingup #ruraleconomy.
The Government's Levelling Up plans ignore rural Britain. In Cumbria we face 3 hour round trips for cancer treatment, farmers with their incomes halved, bus services non-existent, and communities cleared out by second homes. I challenged Michael Gove to work with me to fix this
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Today we join the celebration of British farming and highlight farming's contribution to the economy, community and countryside. š.24 Hours in Farming offers insight into how food is produced and highlights the responsibilities and challenges they face. Follow š #Farm24
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Joint statement calling to uplift the area of woodland cover in the UK after #Brexit @forestsandwood @WoodlandTrust
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.@AliceFavre tells the story of Chettle Estate to #RBC2021 delegates, which focuses on building a sustainable rural economy balancing nature, food production and the local community. She explains more in this video. #towardsnetzero
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The 2022 CLA #RuralBusinessConference has begun!. Stay tuned for today's updates from industry experts and an array of innovative CLA members as they discuss overcoming the barriers to business success. #RuralPowerhouse
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CLA President Tim Breitmeyer tells @BBCNews the CLA is pleased #Government is embracing our vision for a new policy based on rewarding #farmers for the range of public benefits they deliver following @michaelgove speech at #OFC18
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The move towards Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) was always going to be difficult - but it is a path worth taking, for the sake of food production and the environment. 1/4.
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It's time to šš®šøš² š®š°šš¶š¼š». š¢ Help safeguard your family business from changes to #Budget2024. Join the CLA's campaign to defend family farms and rural businesses. Please sign our letter and share with anyone who may be affected by changes:
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#PressRelease: We are proud to welcome Director of External Affairs Jonathan Roberts and Director of Policy and Advice Judicaelle Hammond to the CLA. @singinghen said: "Together, they will put us in an even better position to represent our members at a critical time of change.ā.
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Fantastic to welcome @SteveReedMP for his first speech as @DefraGovUK Secretary of State at the CLA stand for today's @greatyorkshow. Talking #agriculture, the future of the rural landscape and answering member questions with CLA President Victoria Vyvyan. #RuralPowerhouse
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Happy Valentine's Day to everyone who loves our glorious countryside ā¤
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We're excited to announce the first Rural Powerhouse Week - a programme of digital events taking place between 23rd - 26th November - featuring insights, analysis and inspiration from senior industry and government figures. Register for free here: #RPW2020
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The CLA has written to the Secretary of State for calling for the Countryside Code to be taught in schools, following reports of worrying incidents taking place in rural areas as the country emerges from the Covid-19 crisis. Read the full statement here:
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The #AgricultureBill will be debated in Parliament today to decide whether the Bill should progress further into committee stage. We will be covering the events of the debate in detail on Twitter so be sure to follow us throughout the day. #Politics #Agriculture @MichaelGove
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Regenerative agriculture must be at the heart of our future investment decisions says @No1FarmerJake . There are over 30,000 edible plant species out there that we could cultivate & grow to improve crop diversity and subsequent soil health. #towardsnetzero #RBC2021
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Lucinda Douglas named as CLAās new Director North.
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Itās always better when we work together. So if youāre getting some exercise this weekend please help farmers protect their crops by sticking to the footpaths.
Footpaths get muddy š¤·āāļø.buy ya self some wellies .There actually cheaper than trainers š.This means you can keep off the wheat for your next years bread š @AraconFarming
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CLA President Victoria Vyvyan braves the winter weather for an important meeting at no 10 to discuss the work of the CLA and the #RuralPowerhouse.š
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The CLA is calling on people to take up jobs on farms to save this yearās harvest, as travel restrictions and illness could leave a shortage of up to 80,000 agricultural workers. Read the full story here: #RuralPowerHouse.
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For decades the CLA has campaigned for green investment in the countryside through a āpublic money for public goodsā model. Back then it was considered radical. But as of today, through the Agriculture Act, it is enshrined in law.
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"What are we calling for to tackle the cost of living crisis? We need to start with a change to the way that government things about rural communities. ". #RB2022 #RuralPowerhouse
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Read the CLA'S press release on the new Government Agriculture Bill. #AgricultureBill #FutureFarming #GreenBrexit #LMC @defragovuk @farmersweekly @farmersguardian @farminguk @michaelgove
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Today we are celebrating 110 years of the CLA!
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CLA Land Use Policy Adviser @alicertchie covers the importance of climate change and the role of the agricultural sector while introducing the CLA's Climate Change Summit 2019. Learn how to adapt to the changing environment and how to navigate risk and opportunity. #CLACCSummit19.
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It's #NationalYoungFarmersWeek . @NFYFC was formed in 1932, making it 90 years old š. That's 90 years of fundraising, events and volunteering which have positively impacted our rural communities. Thank you @Suffolkyfc for sending in pictures of your celebratory antics!
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As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek CLA Land Use Policy Adviser, Fraser McAuley outlines how and where #farmers can seek help to discuss their #mentalhealth and #wellbeing. @yanafarming @FCNcharity @mentalhealth @RABIcharity @NFYFC @YoungMindsUK @yellowwelliesuk #RuralPlus.
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CLA joins rural coalition in calls for sky lanterns to be banned. Read the story here
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Great to see a full house at #RB2018 as rural businesses and farmers gather to discuss the post-Brexit countryside and #InspiringInvestors #Brexit
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'Farmers, like most others, are sick of the negativity surrounding politics at the moment'. that's why we all need the CLA #RuralPowerhouse campaign. Farmers are sick of political bickering. The CLA is injecting optimism into the debate @FarmersGuardian
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Great to see @CommonsEFRA Chair @neil_parish backing the CLA #RuralPowerhouse campaign for profitable and sustainable #farming. #GE2019
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The CLA is the first national rural trade association to become a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and has made three pledges to help veterans of the armed forces secure rural jobs. Find out more: #ruraljobs #armedforces #ruraleconomy
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We warmly welcome George Eustice to his role as DEFRA Secretary at this crucial time in British agriculture. As a farmer himself, he will know the enormity of the task ahead. We will work closely with him to help achieve the full potential of the rural economy #ruralpowerhouse.
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Did you know that every single Bramley apple tree in the world can be traced back to one tree that grew from a seed in Nottinghamshire? . Tomorrow marks the beginning of #BritishFoodFortnight. We're celebrating the diverse and delicious foods that our country produces.
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Next month's Land & Business magazine will include details of the CLA Womenās Network, launching in April. "The aim is to identify and get to know our women members much better, and increase their profile and voice," explains Director General, Sarah Hendry. #InternationalWomenDay
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We would like to send out a huge #Thankyou to todayās speakers. The CLA understands the importance of #rural #connectivity and celebrates its application to #business across the UK. #StayConnected and grow your business. #CLASummit #ConnectedCountryside
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Help us to promote the work of the #rural #community! RT If you're #ProudToBeRural and share our #WeAreCLA monthly takeovers from #farmers, #landowners, #land #managers, #conservationists, #glamping businesses and more. See how diverse rural Britain is!
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Leading shooting and rural organisations have today announced they want an end to the use of lead and single-use plastics in shotgun ammunition for live quarry shooting within five years. Read the story here
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Following the CLA's #RuralCrime document, which analysed rural police forces across England and Wales, Director General @singinghen spoke on BBC Business Live to the importance of having a rural crime strategy in place. Something almost 40% of forces lack.
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Victoria Vyvyan is proudly named the new President of the CLA. During her two-year tenure, Victoria has vowed to champion the next generation, celebrate the regions and take the #RuralPowerhouse campaign to the next level. Read more:
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Following disparaging comments in the press last week, Land Use Adviser Fraser McAuley dispels the myths that farming and agriculture are unimportant to modern Britain:.
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In a lively start, @TufnellMark, @theresecoffey, @sally_shortall and conference chair @JPonpolitics share their remarks. #RuralPowerhouse
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#FacetimeaFarmer - an innovative approach by @Farmer_Tom_UK to engaging young people in farming! Read more here:
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Michael Give recognises the importance of land management schemes to boost economic growth. āWithout a healthy environment, we have nothing.ā - @michaelgove @DefraGovUK #RB2017
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We're at the @LondonPalladium today with other industry leaders, MPs, and family businesses to discuss three things for the government to reconsider:.1ļøā£The terms of #businesspropertyrelief.2ļøā£The #NationalInsurance raise for businesses.3ļøā£The terms of #agriculturalpropertyrelief.
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The CLA has produced a webpage containing everything you need to know about the #AgricultureBill and more. We will be continually updating this page as and when new information emerges, be sure to check it regularly for timelines, member help and summeries of important events.
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āWe want people to enjoy themselves on Bonfire Night and Halloween, but we want them to also consider the safety of their wider environment ā and this means not releasing sky lanterns,ā said CLA Director General Sarah Hendry. Read more via @FarmersWeekly:
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Whether youāre a #Farmer, #Landowner, #Rural Business or live in a #Countryside #Community, we understand that #4G connectivity is vital to the way we all communicate today. That's why we are #campaigning for @Ofcom to force operators to improve coverage in rural areas #4Gforall.
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Some great, engaging and thought-provoking questions from CLA members posed to @michaelgove during #RB2018 #InspiringInvestors @DefraGovUK
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A big thank you to over 80 Parliamentary candidates who have pledged their support for the CLA #RuralPowerhouse campaign over the past few weeks. Together we can close the rural productivity gap and add Ā£43bn per year to the #countryside. Learn more here
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Thankyou to @Humberbeat, @heidiallen75, @CambsCops and @KemiBadenoch for attending our event, #HaltHareCoursing. We aim to put an end to #HareCoursing with the help of politicians and the police. This #ruralcrime needs to end.
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In support of #BeesNeeds the CLA is listing ways members and people can support #bees on #farms all year round. Pollinating insects are essential to maintain the variety of plants and #wildlife in the UK and play a vital role in #food production.
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CLA in the News: Countryfile presenter John Craven discusses the importance of knowing the Countryside Code and the CLA's campaign to teach it in schools. Read more via @CountryfileMag:
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Farmers call for āGove guaranteeā on agri-environment schemes
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Lack of access to basic service, weak broadband and mobile signals are among the key problems identified by the Princeās Countryside Fund. The CLA has been at the forefront of the discussion to improve rural connectivity. Follow our campaign: #4Gforall
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Great article in ā¦@FarmersWeeklyā©. CLA Rural Surveyor in Newmarket, Claire Wright speaks about how experience outside of farming breeds innovation and new ideas for returning farmers. Read ā¦@overthefarmgateās article on page 20. #innovation #experience #diversification
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The CLA is calling for the Countryside Code to become established in the school curriculum, writes Sophie Dwerryhouse. You can also download our Countryside Code social graphics here:
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Alex Robinson, co-founder and Director of #naturecapital says #Britishfarmers lead the way in the creation of high-quality produce, so let's do the same with carbon markets. #RBC2021 #towardsnetzero
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Alongside @tenantfarmers, we have issued guidance for #tenants & #landowners on how to make the most of new #environmental schemes. "We are certain that proactive collaboration between landowner and tenant will always achieve the best outcome". Read š.
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#PressRelease CLA President Tim Breitmeyer said: "We all know that #trees and #forests are a huge part of the answer to #climatechange. In delivering a guaranteed price every five to ten years, it will help #treeplanting become a more realistic long-term option".
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