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Queen's speech shale gas proposals fail to address landowner concerns
Proposals in the Queen's speech yesterday to open up access to shale sites as part of the government's Infrastructure Bill fails to address the…
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CLA takes HS2 fight to Parliament
The CLA has said it will continue to fight for fair treatment over HS2 and has submitted an 18-point petition to Parliament. The organisation said…
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The Internet of Pigs is set to fly
27 May 2014: General Alert (GA), a pioneer in the use of sensors and monitoring technology on farms, is working with Internet of Things (IoT)…
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New satellite broadband agreement is 'boost for farmers'
Avonline Broadband, one of the UK's largest satellite broadband provider, has announced an agreement with UK operator Avanti that has expanded its…
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Farmers forced to petition HS2 Bill for fair treatment
Time is running out for hundreds of farmers and landowners forced to petition Parliament over the HS2 Hybrid Bill, according to the Country Land and…
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Rent controls will not help those in housing need, says CLA
Labour Party proposals to impose rent controls will not solve the housing crisis, according to the Country Land and Business Association. The…
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CLA dismayed over property owner omission in HS2 debate
The CLA has said it was dismayed Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin failed to mention property owners in last night’s HS2 debate. The…
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Widespread reforms needed for EU agriculture, says CLA
The CLA today set out its vision for agricultural reform in Europe through its manifesto for the European Parliament elections. In Enabling the…
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Farmers 'bitterly disappointed' over badger cull halt
Farmers have expressed great disappointment over Environment Secretary Owen Paterson's plans to abandon a roll-out of the badger cull programme. CLA…
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HS2 'failing landowners and the environment'
The CLA yesterday told the Environmental Audit Select Committee that HS2 Ltd had missed the opportunity to deliver a better environment. The…
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