@CLAEast

CLA East represents the interests of landowners, farmers, and rural businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambs, Beds, Herts, Northants, Lincs, and Notts.

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Joined May 2011
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WATCH: This looks great from the air, here's a short video from the 'axe the tax' event at Newbury Showground last night ⬇️ Thanks to @LittleBigFarm for the aerial footage #CLA @CLAtweets @loosecollie @agricontract @VictoriaAtkins @_RobbieMoore @PhilipCaseFW @FarmersGuide
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My latest article for @scribehound details the extraordinary efforts by farmers in supporting the amazing @cambsfrs in fighting the Holme Fen fire, and asks the question ‘if local family farms are lost, who will be there to help?’. Read here: scribehound.com/farmers-need… @FarmersWeekly @FarmersGuardian @NFUtweets @CLAtweets @FarmingUK @BBCFarmingToday
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"We’ve warned for years that the logic behind this tax is perverse and self-defeating," says CLA President Gavin Lane. "Now the data proves why." cla.org.uk/news/farmers-shri…
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Our letter to the PM and Chancellor calling the government to rethink damaging inheritance tax changes. 👇 "Reversing these changes at the next opportunity – the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026 - would send a clear signal that your government is serious about growth, investment, and supporting family businesses." #FamilyFarmTax
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Family farms are devaluing their assets due to inheritance tax fears, says poll edp24.co.uk/news/26607969.cl…

Family farms are devaluing their assets due to inheritance tax fears, says poll

Farmers are deliberately devaluing their businesses to avoid triggering unaffordable inheritance tax bills, according to a new CLA poll.

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CLA poll reveals that nine out of ten farmers are halting investment due to inheritance tax rules. 👇 #FamilyFarmTax
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A poll of 700 farmers found many were avoiding spending on new machinery and leaving buildings to rot from fear of exceeding the tax threshold thetimes.com/uk/environment/…
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Nearly 90% of rural businesses have paused investment, & in some cases are devaluing their businesses to avoid triggering tax bills they can’t afford, stark new polling by @CLAtweets reveals. It makes for grim reading, but it's not too late to act. Great coverage in @thetimes
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Extremely disappointing to hear that FarmWatch with @seandunderdale on @BBCRadioLincs will be coming to end. At a time when our industry faces so many challenges, it has been an important platform that has helped ensure rural voices are heard.
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On this week’s Farming Show SFI 2026 - What was that all about?! Find out all about and WIN a @JCBPhone The Holbeach company turning food waste into something useful & benefiting farmers Meet the new CEO of @Lincsruralhelp Sunday 7am on Lincs Sound plus the app and podcast
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Opinion: Treasury as much to blame as Defra for SFI scramble - Farmers Weekly fwi.co.uk/news/opinion/opini…

Opinion: Treasury as much to blame as Defra for SFI scramble - Farmers Weekly

When the second window of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) opened, £253m was on the table. Within hours, it was gone. There is plenty to complain

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CLA East retweeted
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Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) closed at 15:48. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an application. Read the Defra farming blog for more information: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…

SFI26: Window 2 now closed

Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an application.

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CLA East retweeted
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We can confirm that around 25% of the Window 2 budget for SFI26 has now been allocated, based on applications received so far. Read the Defra farming blog for more information: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…

SFI26: 25% of Window 2 funding now allocated

Around 25% of the Window 2 budget for SFI26 has now been allocated, based on applications received so far.

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CLA East retweeted
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SFI 2026 Window 2 is open 🌾 Eligible farmers and land managers can apply for a share of £233 million to support food production, improve the environment and strengthen their businesses. Find out more about SFI, check if you're eligible and apply here: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…
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Today thousands of farmers are trying to access #SFI26 while drilling crops & running businesses. Farmers want to produce food and deliver environmental outcomes. What they need from government is certainty, stability and confidence to invest. @CLAEast @CLAtweets
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The second SFI26 application window opens very soon and demand is expected to be high. ⏳ Taking steps now could help you avoid delays and improve your chances of securing an agreement. Read our latest #SFI blog for everything you need to know: cla.org.uk/news/sfi26-what-y… #farming

SFI26: what you need to know ahead of window 2 • CLA

With demand expected to be high, find out what farmers and land managers should check before the next Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) window opens

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Why hare coursing must be treated as a serious rural crime. 🚨 This organised illegal activity takes place throughout the UK countryside and goes far beyond threatening wildlife and damaging land. It affects people’s safety, confidence, businesses and the ability to work without fear of confrontation. Learn more and discover why reporting every incident matters: cla.org.uk/news/hare-coursin… #harecoursing #ruralcrime #NationalRuralCrimeActionWeek

Hare coursing: why landowners must stay alert this autumn • CLA

As harvested fields open up the countryside, the CLA’s Natalie Oakes explains why every hare coursing incident must be reported

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Our regional director @CathCrowtherCLA is delighted to be attending the Wildlife Farms & Estates Symposium today hosted by @JohnnyWake1 at the beautiful Courteenhall Estate.
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You can find out more about the event here >wildlifeestates.org.uk/news-…
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We are advertising for a role in my team , pls share via your networks 😊 Get in touch if you’d like a chat suffolkwildlifetrust.org/job…

Farm Wildlife Adviser | Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is looking for a suitably-qualified conservationist to deliver high quality wildlife advice to farmers and landowners across Suffolk to support practical conservation action...

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