The champions for rural land and business. The leading membership body for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales.
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Every rural business has a story. Is yours being heard? 📣
Bookings are now live for the 2026 𝗖𝗟𝗔 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, where storytelling will be centre stage.
Our flagship event of the year - returning to the QEII Centre in London on Thursday 19 November - will explore how landing your story can become a powerful tool for growth, helping rural businesses build stronger brands, influence decision-makers and connect with customers.
Find out more, secure your place early and learn how to make your story work harder for your business: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
#RBC26
Honouring their memory. Today and on Armistice Day. #LestWeForget
We join others in paying tribute to those who came before us, reflecting on the sacrifice and courage that has shaped our future.
#Remembrance #ArmisticeDay
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If you want to learn more about one of the world's most famous jump racing venues, you'd better be quick! We have a limited number of spaces left for our visit to @CheltenhamRaces on 1 December. Once they're gone, they're gone. Full details below 👇members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
Could renewable energy work for your rural business? ⚡
CLA members can now watch the latest CLA Energy Services webinar to discover how renewable energy could benefit their farm, estate or rural business: cla.org.uk/news/cla-webinar-…
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As key deadlines for the Sustainable Farming Scheme approach, help is available. #welshfarming #sustainablefarmingscheme #ruralwales
The clock is ticking... just two weeks to go until 𝙩𝙝𝙚 event of the year for rural businesses. ⏰
On Thursday 19 November, the 2026 CLA Rural Business Conference will bring together farmers, land managers and industry experts @QEIICentre in London to explore how powerful storytelling can build trust, influence decision-makers and strengthen business resilience.
Tickets do sell out, so make sure you secure your tickets here today: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
#RBC26
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Last chance to book:
@CLAtweets' London Branch bookings are now open.
UK Chief Economist at @Barclays, Jack Meaning, is our next guest speaker on 17 November. Jack is responsible for devising & delivering the bank’s view on the macro-outlook for the UK economy.
More info: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev… #CLA
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"A key future issue is not necessarily food security, but that of water security. Water usage is key - there is a moral imperative to look at how we manage and use water - not only nationally, but globally." - Gavin Lane @CLAtweets - @NorthFarmConf
A packed schedule of seminars and talks have come to a close on day one of @farmbusiness_. ✅
Pop by and join the CLA team on day two tomorrow at the NEC Birmingham.
#FBI26
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"I think where we seem to have had a disconnect with this government and perhaps even previous governments, is that we don't value our rural sector" Gavin Lane, CLA President
#NFC2026 #farming #ukfarming
New opportunities for your land could be closer than you think. 🌿
Changes to #naturemarkets could open up new possibilities for landowners and rural businesses, as private investment plays a greater role in #naturerecovery.
Learn more about the changes: cla.org.uk/news/nature-marke…
Our experts put the budget under the microscope. 🔎
Looking beyond the main headlines, we unpack the key announcements from the Autumn Budget that matter most to farmers, landowners and rural businesses: youtube.com/watch?v=0e_v_iCH…
#Budget2026
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More than £22,000 has been awarded to three organisations in the South West by @CLAtweets Charitable Trust. The grants will help those who are disabled or disadvantaged to visit & participate in learning experiences about the countryside. cla.org.uk/south-west-news/m…
8️⃣ announcements in the budget that could affect your rural business.
Beyond the Chancellor's headline pledges, several measures in the #Budget2026 could have significant implications for farmers and land managers.
Read our complete budget breakdown: cla.org.uk/news/eight-things…
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'9 out of 10 CLA members are cancelling investment in their business, it is hard to see what in this Budget will change their mind'. To find out how this budget affects rural businesses in Wales, search cla.org.uk/wales-news/
#welshfarming #budget2026 #ruralbusiness
Taking the case for rural businesses directly to Parliament. 🤝
Our Senior Public Affairs Manager, Peter Fage, met North Somerset Labour MP @SadikAlHassanMP to discuss the Sustainable Farming Incentive, farm reservoirs and the impact of drought on the region.
#RuralPowerhouse
Is a storage unit right for your business? 📦
Demand for self-storage presents an opportunity for farms and estates to make better use of underused land.
Read our step-by-step guide to learn more about starting a self-storage business: cla.org.uk/news/storage-unit…
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Controlled burning is missing from England’s wildfire measures, even as ministers promise support for managing the vegetation that fuels fires.
The Government will fund grazing, firebreaks and scrub removal. Its own 2025 code recognises that burning and cutting can reduce wildfire risks.
We do not argue for burning everywhere. But where it is safe, justified and authorised, it must remain a practical option. England’s Wildfire Action Plan needs to resolve this gap before the next fire season.
READ MORE: moorlandassociation.org/post…
“A huge, huge amount of money could’ve been gained in terms of investment in rural businesses.” 📈
Speaking on @BBCRadio4's Farming Today, CLA President Gavin Lane talks about the government’s missed opportunity in the #Budget2026 to scrap inheritance tax reforms.
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Five key points from the 2026 Budget that impact farms and rural businesses. 💼
Read our expert analysis of updates to business asset disposal relief, tax rates on property income and more: cla.org.uk/news/rural-areas-…
#Budget2026
How will the Autumn Budget affect you? 💼
Despite little mention of rural affairs in today's budget, a number of announcements from Chancellor of the Exchequer will impact those who live and work in rural areas.
Learn how updates to red diesel, small business rates and Biodiversity Net Gain affect you: cla.org.uk/news/rural-areas-…
#Budget2026
