The Country Land & Business Assn Devon Branch AGM is being held on 26 September at Simonsbath. You can read the Chairman's Report here 👉 bit.ly/4dPdbgv This event is being held jointly with the Somerset Branch AGM & is sponsored by Forestry Commission, Monahans & Strutt & Parker Rural

There is still plenty of time to book any of our upcoming events: 🍾 Wythall Estate Wine Tasting & Vineyard tour - 5th September ✨ visit to Litton properties Roverside Works Regeneration Project & Derbyshire AGM - 10th September To book please visit members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events

The evidence is mounting that Environmental Management Schemes are working well. They amount to a world-leading agriculture policy, but they will only succeed in the long term with the right support from the UK Government.

Managing the #succession of your rural enterprise can bring up a number of challenges. 📝 If you need advice to keep costs down and find a solution to your #successionplanning worries, check out our new hub – tailor-made by CLA tax experts for members: cla.org.uk/campaigns/succ…

Well-managed riparian woodland can: 🌳 improve water quality 🌳 provide water cooling 🌳 reduce downstream flooding 🌳 enhance habitats, and more. Read Forest Research's creating and managing riparian woodland guide to find out more: forestresearch.gov.uk/publications/m… #WorldWaterWeek

"Innovation is always driven by economy. But if you don’t try, you don’t know," says Jo Hilditch The Whittern Estate. 🚜 We speak to CLA members and experts who have used #technology to make their #farming practices more cost-effective and efficient: cla.org.uk/news/technolog…

Great to see Alison Bennett MP on farm today to talk all things rural, from farming schemes to fly-tipping. Thanks for your time and interest, and Annie Brown for hosting us Liberal Democrats HaywardsHeathLibDems 🔶 Country Land & Business Assn #CLA

Our upcoming seminar with Sworders Tees Virgin Money will explore the opportunities and potential risks when considering rural business diversification projects. Book a place here > members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

Our 𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 collection offers a bounty of information that can help support the management of your #ruralbusiness. Ideal if you have ever wondered about: - Wayleaves - The Immigration Salary List - Capital Gains Tax - Occupancy conditions - & more cla.org.uk/in-focus-artic…

Great to see Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 MP and Laura Kyrke-Smith MP MP at the Bucks County Show today to discuss various farming & rural issues with the team. We look forward to seeing you on farm next month. Thanks to Briggs and Stone Limited for hosting us, the planning talk was full with a great Q&A

Last chance to join the CLA team by becoming a regional coordinator. #hiring Apply by the deadline on 2 September to kickstart your career at an organisation that supports rural businesses. Read the job descriptions and apply here: cla.org.uk/about-cla/job-…

Raise a glass and drink in some inspiration at the next CLA London Branch on 1 Oct. 🥂 Hear from Tom Warner, founder of Warner’s Distillery on the diversification of the #farm, starting a brand and the journey to date. Book your place at the evening in London: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

Looking fwd to this year's Westmorland Show next week at our Country Land & Business Assn stand (C80)- Wed: Gavin Lane Harriet Ranson (both days) Peter Knox Forestry Commission; Growing Well + Susan's Farm Thurs: Defra UK's Janet Hughes Tamara Finkelstein Activities: bit.ly/3yBwXNC

Furnished holiday lets (#FHL) and capital gains tax (#CGT)– key considerations for you. 🏡 With potential changes imminent, CLA tax expert Louise Speke offers her recommendations for members when considering #furnishedholidaylets and #capitalgainstax: cla.org.uk/news/furnished…

The public consultation for the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) has just opened. View the draft consultation and have your say here > tinyurl.com/ye2225uy

There's still time for you to book your place at Country Land & Business Assn Gloucestershire Branch AGM at Hill Court on 12 September. The AGM will be followed by tours, drinks & canapes and the opportunity to catch up with other members. Full details can be found here 👉 members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

Places are filling up quickly for our visit to Dyson Farming's glasshouse in Carrington. Book now if you'd like to join us next month. Details > members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

Everything you need to know about #hedgerow regulations and funding. 🌿 On Tuesday 17 September, join a panel of experts from Country Land & Business Assn and RPA for a free #webinar to get to grips with what the newly introduced hedgerow regulations mean for you: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

With more than 14,000 skilled individuals leaving the #military every year, we believe there is a place for ex-service personnel to help boost the #ruraleconomy. 🤝 Find out more about our Veterans Initiative and watch recordings of recent meetings here: cla.org.uk/news/how-veter…

Food production is a challenging industry, so at #RBC24, we have a variety of expert speakers to share their advice. Including: - Will Beckett, Hawksmoor - Abby Allen, Pipers Farm - Professor David Hughes, Imperial College London Full lineup coming soon: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…