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A year into her tenure as CLA President, Victoria Vyvyan highlights how the CLA is lobbying the UK Government to challenge the issues facing all rural enterprises and communities - large and small. There is more to be done if the full potential of the #RuralPowerhouse is to be unleashed, but working together we can empower the rural economy. #RBC24

A week on from #RBC24, we're still thinking about those fascinating panel sessions - considering ways that the UK's food production sector can grow. 🐄 The 2024 CLA Rural Business Conference offered an opportunity for CLA members and event delegates to pose their questions to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary of State Steve Reed MP, Hawksmoor, Bold Bean Co | B Corp™ , Lucozade Ribena Suntory and many other thought-provoking speakers. Check out our full photo gallery here: https://lnkd.in/ep7nTu3h #tbt #throwbackthursday #RuralPowerhouse

You might wonder how CLA policy is decided and agreed upon before we begin campaigning to governing bodies. 📣 With an insight into the way our national committee structure works, CLA Vice President Joe Evans, Chair of Policy Committee, explains how your opinions are at the heart of our #lobbying with governments: https://lnkd.in/eDk7eXe3

What forestry and arboriculture training opportunities are there available in England and Wales? 🌳 And what are the training opportunities available for professional growth? Check out our latest 𝗜𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 article - outlining the key aspects of the Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund and how you can develop a career in the sector: https://lnkd.in/ebST65ij #forestry #arboriculture #trees

"There is an alternative to the disastrous inheritance tax reform," says CLA President Victoria Vyvyan. "But the government needs to be willing to work proactively with the business community." The Chancellor claims that there are no alternatives to tax-raising in the budget. Read the CLA's response : https://lnkd.in/ggFJbdNB #budget #inheritancetax

How will the application of Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) impact the environment and rural land management where you are? 🌱 Explore our complete #LNRS guide, including the most up-to-date information from your local authority on how it will implement its own strategy in England: https://lnkd.in/eaqWQQ5B #nature #environment

Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) update for Wales - "It’s encouraging to see progress being made that considers the practical realities for farmers." CLA Cymru Director Victoria Bond reacts to today's announcements from the Welsh Government. Read about the key aspects of the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e64ytJGm #SFS #welshfarming

Statistics show that farm business income is in significant decline and dependent on diversified activities. 📉 Delving into recent Defra figures for farms in England, the CLA’s land use team explain what the findings mean for policymakers and rural businesses: https://lnkd.in/e2DF_f3u #farming

We're inviting you to join us at our Agricultural Transition roadshow this December where you can find out how to make ELMs work for your business and explore how you can plan ahead following the Autumn Budget. Join us to hear from expert speakers from The CLA, Albert Goodman, Farming Advice Service, Rural Payments Agency and Catchment Sensitive Farming. You'll also get the opportunity to have one to one conversations and ask questions specific to your rural business. Our events will take place at Royal Agricultural University, Junction 24 (Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Scorrier House (Redruth) and Two Bridges Hotel (Yelverton). Attendance is free but registration is essential to assist with catering numbers. Bookings can be made via the CLA website > https://lnkd.in/d877FW7 If you need help registering, please contact the South West office on 01249 599059 Cameron Hughes MRICS Ann Maidment Duncan Anderson Margetts Mark Burton Samantha Kirkham