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Don't blame farmers for wildlife losses, says CLA

Don't blame farmers for wildlife losses, says CLA
12-05-2011 13:52 PM | CLA, News, Renewable Energy
Reduce solar investment risk says CLA
The CLA today said the Government must take action to reduce the risk of investment for large-scale solar and anaerobic digestion projects following t...
04-05-2011 12:46 PM | CLA, News
Govt would score 'own goal' with Localism Bill, say CLA
The CLA today said proposals in the Government’s Localism Bill will increase red tape for land-based businesses and discourage landowners from p...
08-04-2011 11:26 AM | CLA, Dairy, Organic, Grassland, Crops, Cattle, News, Shows and Events
Lancashire herd lifts yields by 900 litres despite cutting feed inputs
A big increase in silage dry matter intakes on a Lancashire dairy farm has lifted milk production by 900 litres a cow and enabled feed costs to be cut...
16-03-2011 16:55 PM | CLA, News
Permissive access valued as much as educational access
The CLA have said it welcomed Defra’s decision to continue annual revenue payments for some educational access visits within Higher Level Stewar...
04-02-2011 08:11 AM | CLA, News
Rural economy needs healthy routes to thrive
The CLA in the North is warning that a combination of rising fuel costs, the threat of reduced bus services, a poor and expensive rail network, and la...
17-01-2011 15:37 PM | CLA, News
Localism Bill must support growth countryside
The CLA today said the Coalition Government’s proposed Localism Bill must do more to help deliver economic growth in rural communities. The A...
17-01-2011 15:06 PM | Education, CLA, News
Scrapping EMA will hit rural students hardest
The CLA in the North has expressed concern over the proposed scrapping of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from next September. The allowance...
14-01-2011 15:38 PM | CLA, News
Victory on council seizures of private property
A law allowing councils to seize private homes left empty for more than six months is set to be changed – after CLA lobbying on the issue. The Gov...
20-10-2010 16:09 PM | CLA, News
CLA broadband victory in spending review
The CLA today celebrated victory for its rural broadband campaign as the Government announced £530 million of funding to roll-out a superfast broadban...
20-10-2010 16:08 PM | CLA, News, Renewable Energy
CLA relieved at government renewable heat offer
The CLA today expressed relief over the Government’s offer of support for renewable heat by honouring the commitment for the Renewable Heat Ince...
19-10-2010 13:37 PM | CLA, News
No 'home sweet home' on the farm, says CLA
The CLA today said a Government plan to make it easier for farmers to convert agricultural buildings into houses is just part of the solution in helpi...
19-10-2010 13:30 PM | CLA, News
CLA 'relieved' at axing of Severn Barrage plan
The CLA today welcomed the announcement that the large-scale tidal barrier proposed for the River Severn has been cut by the Government. CLA Deputy...
19-10-2010 13:30 PM | CLA, News
Don't forget rural-urban digital divide, says CLA
The CLA today issued a reminder not to forget the rural-urban digital divide during Get Online Week. The Association warned that businesses and com...
15-10-2010 13:07 PM | CLA, News
New coastal path 'waste of money' says CLA
The CLA today said the plan to roll out the All-England coastal path on the South West coast followed by five further areas across the country was an ...
13-10-2010 08:20 AM | CLA, News
Funding wildlife must not burden rural businesses
The CLA today sounded a note of caution about RSPB proposals for new taxes to protect the environment. The Association said that the plans – in a r...
04-10-2010 08:32 AM | CLA, News
‘Best managed farm’ under threat
The CLA says that unless flood defences are maintained at least to a minimum level, the winners of Westmorland County Agricultural Society’s Bes...
16-09-2010 17:20 PM | NFU, CLA, News
BCPC concerns over threats to the ACP and PRC
BCPC, along with the CLA, FPC and NFU is supporting the CPA in highlighting concerns raised in a recent letter to the Secretary of State, the Rt. Hon ...
21-08-2010 13:52 PM | CLA, News
CLA helps define cost-effective sea defences
The CLA has published a report to help find practical answers to tackling coastal management and sea-level rise on England’s East Coast. The ...
11-08-2010 16:43 PM | CLA, News, Renewable Energy
Home-grown biofuel best says CLA
The CLA urged the Government to guarantee biofuels imported from outside the UK meet the high environmental standards demanded from inside the UK. ...
04-08-2010 10:49 AM | CLA, News
Grocery Code Adjudicator to improve business - CLA
The CLA enthusiastically welcomed the Government’s decision to create the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) to monitor and enforce the Groceries ...
04-08-2010 10:41 AM | CLA, News
Farmers voice flood concerns to Environment Agency
Farmers and landowners put flood concerns direct to Environment Agency policy makers at CLA event Farmers and landowners likely to be affected by c...
26-07-2010 06:28 AM | CLA, News, Renewable Energy
Biotechnology 'inevitable' says CLA
The state of the countryside half a century from now was the theme today (Saturday, 24 July 2010) of the CLA Deputy President’s Debate at The CL...
23-07-2010 11:32 AM | CLA, Poultry, News
Gamebird code a 'victory' say CLA
The CLA has welcomed the Government’s redrafted "Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes", laid before Parlia...
21-07-2010 12:01 PM | CLA, News
England need to relax planning laws - CLA
The CLA welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government’s announcement on planning guidance, designed to boost the rural economy and increase the provisi...
Fisher German promote renewable energy to over 2000 farmers and landowners
Fisher German is at the forefront of a major drive to inform farmers and landowners of their options when considering renewable energy. This has inclu...
26-02-2010 10:16 AM | CLA, News
CLA praises 50-year-plan to revolutionise UK land use
The CLA has praised a new report which takes a strategic look at the future of UK land use over the next 50 years. The rural economy experts said t...
25-01-2010 10:57 AM | CLA, Finance, News
The CLA and World First launch new currency service for members
The CLA has teamed up with foreign exchange experts World First to form CLA Foreign Exchange Service. The service, offered as a CLA member benefit, pr...
05-01-2010 18:28 PM | CLA, Forestry, News
Do your bit to help our National Forest grow, urges rural watchdog
Rural watchdog, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), is backing a scheme by the National Forest which will encourage the growth of woodlan...
27-08-2009 18:33 PM | CLA, News
Herefordshire’s Dairy House on TV
A CLA member is behind a one off documentary shown earlier this week on BBC One. Herefordshire luxury dairy produce company, The Dairy House, spent...
26-08-2009 15:52 PM | CLA, News
Buy local food, urges rural watchdog
A Lincolnshire food producer is celebrating its third birthday and has received praise from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). Uncle ...
26-08-2009 13:38 PM | CLA, News
Get the technology right and flexible working could change the UK, says CLA
UK businesses could save up to £32bn a year in transport costs if the workforce of tomorrow were encouraged to work from home, according to a new stud...
20-08-2009 17:53 PM | CLA, News
CLA Game Fair 2010 set to boost Warwickshire’s rural economy
The CLA Game Fair 2010 will be held at Ragley Hall, near Alcester, Warwickshire from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 July 2010. Ragley Hall is a new and exc...
31-07-2009 16:44 PM | CLA, Top Tips, News
Environment Agency launches project to identify extent of flytipping on private land
Illegally dumped waste found to be a problem for 94% of landowners The Environment Agency has launched a pilot with eight major UK landowners to id...
23-04-2009 10:35 AM | CLA, Finance, News
CLA abhors hidden attack on UK tourism
Rural economy experts the CLA today said it was appalled by the proposed removal of trading status for UK furnished holiday lettings which could cost ...
23-04-2009 10:35 AM | CLA, Finance, News
CLA welcomes Budgets reversal of VAT judgment
The Budget has reversed a VAT judgment that has caused difficulties for landlords and tenants. The judgment in the case of Mason v. Boscawen in D...
22-04-2009 08:56 AM | NFU, CLA, News
NFU and CLA launch campaign for the farmed environment
The NFU and CLA today published an industry-led "Campaign for the Farmed Environment" to retain the environmental benefits provided by set-aside. T...
15-04-2009 14:12 PM | Appointments, CLA, News
William McCarter joins CLA Insurance Services
CLA Insurance Services is delighted to announce the appointment of an insurance specialist dedicated to the North, William McCarter. William takes ...
15-04-2009 14:12 PM | CLA, News
No right of appeal is human rights breach
No landowners’ coastal access right of appeal is human rights breach, says parliamentary committee as it backs CLA amendment Parliament&rsquo...
01-04-2009 17:14 PM | CLA, News
CLA lobbying succeeds as new renewable technology moves a step forward today
The Government’s renewables policy moved a step forward today as the new "banded" Renewables Obligation (RO) came into force – after a successfu...
31-03-2009 22:01 PM | CLA, News
Rural homes and businesses saved from the sea CLA wins on Norfolk Broads debate
The CLA today won a victory for common sense with the announcement that Natural England has dropped proposals to surrender the Norfolk Broads to the s...
27-03-2009 11:20 AM | CLA, News
CLA wins vital victory for common sense over horse liability
The CLA today scored a major campaigning victory as the Government published a consultation paper proposing reforms to the Animals Act 1971 for which ...
19-03-2009 14:16 PM | News, CLA
Tried and Tested, nutrient management
A new Tried & Tested nutrient management plan is being launched to help farmers and growers plan their fertiliser and manure use, meet increasing regu...
05-03-2009 07:28 AM | CLA, News
If set-aside is to be replaced the industry should lead the way, says the CLA
The CLA, supported by other land industry stakeholders, is developing an alternative approach to that of legislation to manage and recreate the enviro...
16-02-2009 19:15 PM | CLA, News
Government moves to action on set-aside
The Government proposal that would require arable farmers to manage a percentage of their land to recreate the environmental benefits generated by set...
06-02-2009 14:47 PM | CLA, News
Government must reconnect with rural businesses, says CLA after CRC report response
The Government response to the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) report by the Rural Advocate on the impact of the recession on the rural economy...
06-02-2009 12:31 PM | CLA, News
CLA Conference Will Tackle Food and Environmental Security
The ability to continue to produce sufficient food to feed ourselves without causing loss of or damage to the environment is one of the greatest chall...
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