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Landowners’ concern at unanswered questions on Countryside Stewardship
DEFRA published yesterday (23 June) the manual needed to apply for the new Countryside Stewardship scheme. The Scheme will open for applications in…
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CLA to next EU Presidency: Allow UK farming to thrive
The CLA has called on the next lead Agriculture Minister for Europe to ensure that EU policies do not strangle farm businesses in the UK. CLA…
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Joint rural crime fighting event on Exmoor
About 60 officers from Avon and Somerset and neighbours in Devon and Cornwall met on Exmoor yesterday (17 June) for a focus on several elements of…
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Rural crime handbook launched as problem becomes widespread
A new handbook that will provide advice on deterring and preventing theft in the countryside has officially been launched at NFU Scotland's stand at…
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Ministers must reform law on compulsory land purchase, says CLA
Government must bring compulsory purchase reform into legislation as a priority if it is serious about delivering its £466bn National Infrastructure…
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CLA urges members to use support available to submit BPS in time
With one week until the 15 June deadline, the CLA is urging its Members to use the support available to ensure their claims for the Basic Payment…
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Family divided over ownership of farm: Rural succession
A rural law expert has highlighted the importance of good succession planning for farming families after a high profile case which has seen a family…
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First Crown Office group meeting aiming to tackle rural crime
NFU Scotland has welcomed positive action by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) following the first working group meeting to look…
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Rural businesses must be given the tools to compete, CLA urges
Whilst eyes are on the House of Lords this morning where the new Government will later reveal the legislation that it will now pursue, the CLA…
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Scottish rural development programme 'crucial to farming'
Scotland’s new rural development programme has been formally approved by Europe. The programme will provide £1.3 billion of support for Scottish…
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