Rural Life
CLA calls for people to avoid using barbecues in the countryside
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging people to avoid using barbecues and lighting fires in the countryside....
CLA
Rural Life
CLA calls for improved maintenance system to stave off flooding
Undertaking regular maintenance of England’s main rivers would help improve flooding in rural areas, the Country Land and Business Association...
Agri-Business
'We do have a problem with peddling misinformation and half-truths' - CLA on Oatly advertising
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has criticised a new marketing campaign for vegan food brand Oatly for what...
Rural Life
CLA warns of crop damage caused by walkers not sticking to paths
Crops are being damaged nationwide as a result of walkers not keeping to public footpaths, the Country Land and Business...
Agri Politics
Land organisations react to Brexit trade deal
Land organisations across the UK have responded to the news of a Brexit trade deal that has been reached between...
Rural Life
Rural organisations call for lockdown travel guidelines to be reviewed
Rural bodies are asking the Justice Secretary to urgently review the police’s interpretation of the coronavirus lockdown enforcement measures. It...
Agri-Business
Public urged to holiday local to help under-threat rural businesses
The millions of people who have had to cancel their Easter holiday plans because of coronavirus have been used to...
Agri-Business
Calls for 'Land Army' to fill UK labour shortfall for harvest
Calls have been made for a modern ‘Land Army’ to help save harvests across the country as the agricultural industry...
Agri-Business
Budget: Red diesel relief stays for farming as Chancellor recognises industry fears
UK farmers will be relieved to hear agricultural tax rebate on red diesel is set to stay as the Chancellor Rishi...
Agri-Business
Rural and veterinary bodies give their take on the new Agriculture Bill
The long-awaited Bill, which will now start to progress through Parliament, sets out a blueprint for the future of farming...
Rural Life
£2 million Government flood fund opens for applications
Applications have opened for a £2 million Government fund to help northern farmers affected by summer flooding. In July, parts...
Agri-Business
Two senior appointments announced for the CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has made two senior appointments with Judicaelle Hammond joining as director of policy...
Agri-Business
Third of rural police forces lack a dedicated strategy to combat rural crime
New analysis by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), has revealed that police forces across England and Wales are...
Agri-Business
Tory PM candidate commits to no-deal Brexit relief scheme for farmers
Prime Ministerial hopeful Jeremy Hunt has vowed to introduce a “relief programme” for farming in the event of a ‘no-deal’...
Environment
CLA joins consortium building long-term approach to environmental policymaking
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has joined forces with a range of business, environmental, academic and professional groups...
Agri Politics
May departure: Farming's reaction to PM's resignation
The UK’s farming bodies have warned May’s resignation means yet more uncertainty and a return to the possibility of a...
EU
CLA: Brexit extension offers 'welcome breathing space'
The extension to Article 50, which was decided upon by the EU last night, has been welcomed by the Country...
Rural Life
CLA: 'Great strides have been made on ending digital divide'
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said that “great strides” have been made on rural broadband, which the...
