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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
The countdown is on – it's just four weeks until the CLA's flagship event of the year. ⏰
Communication for rural businesses is key. Public perception can influence policy, community support can shape planning outcomes and customers are more likely to buy from businesses they know and trust.
If you're looking for new ways of landing your business's story, look no further than the 2026 CLA Rural Business Conference on Thursday 19 November.
Tickets do sell out, so be sure to read the event agenda and secure your place before it's too late! 👇
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To support the businesses underpinning local economies, the 182-day threshold must be significantly reduced to 105 days. Join our campaign by 23 October -search cla.org.uk/wales-news/, thank you to everyone who already has #welshtourism #selfcatering #182dayrule
Meet the CLA members who transformed their sheep farm into a vineyard. 🍇
James and Susan Kinsey-Jones are at the vanguard of the Welsh wine revolution.
Read about our trip to Whinyard Rocks for a closer look at their 'vintage' diversification journey: cla.org.uk/news/a-vintage-di…
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We are very much looking forward to - as long-standing partners on the org. committee, to this year's Northern Farming Conference at Hexham Mart on 4 November - top class line-up as per usual, including @CLAtweets Pres. Gavin Lane++
Info & registration: bit.ly/4dNA8Dl
Northern Farming Conference Chair Samantha Charlton looks ahead to this year's event and the importance of bringing the farming community together to share ideas and discuss the future of British agriculture.
Book your place: bit.ly/NFC2026
#NorthernFarmingConference
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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
Good government policy depends on good evidence. The CLA has joined rural organisations in urging Defra for more time and a fairer route for evidence on #gamebirds.
Learn how you can make your voice heard in the consultation by 1 November. 👇
cla.org.uk/news/cla-calls-fo…
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Ahead of the Autumn Budget, @CLAtweets wrote to both the Prime Minister and Chancellor asking them to reconsider changes to the family farm tax. Is the Autumn Budget the Government’s opportunity to provide the reset rural businesses need? #ruralpowerhouse
Looking at ways to unlock the renewable energy potential of your rural business? ⚡
On Tuesday 27 October, join our free webinar where CLA Energy Services will explore how you can control costs, strengthen resilience and make better use of your assets: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
Some farmers now worry that investing in the family business will make it harder for their children to keep it. 🚜
The new inheritance tax rules are holding back growth and leaving families thinking about what they may have to sell, simply to pass the farm on.
The Budget is the UK Government’s chance to scrap the tax and give family farms and rural businesses the confidence to invest again.
We think family farms should still be here in a generation’s time. Do you agree?
#FamilyFarmTax
Learn more about the #FamilyFarmTax and how the CLA continues to fight for farms and rural businesses. 👇
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𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲. Join us on December 1 to uncover the secrets behind on of the world's most iconic racing venues. members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
From 2,500 to just 200 – Britain's #abattoir network is at a tipping point. 📉
The CLA has joined others in calling for urgent government action before more of this essential rural infrastructure disappears.
Read about what we're calling for: cla.org.uk/news/britains-aba…
"At the next budget, Burnham has a chance to prove he’s more serious on growth than his predecessors," says CLA President Gavin Lane.
"He must reverse the tax, deliver a proper rural reset, and get the countryside moving again."
Read more: cla.org.uk/news/farmers-shri…
#FamilyFarmTax
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Hear leading economist Jack Meaning's Budget analysis at CLA London Branch next month ⬇️
members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
#CLA @CLAtweets @Barclays @BarclaysUK #London
@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
Protect your business from energy market volatility. 🔌
Discover how long-term energy contracts can provide greater certainty for your rural business and read how one CLA member 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 £1𝐦 over the life of its contract: cla.org.uk/news/cla-energy-s…
As set out in new parliamentary report - backed by the CLA and group chair @JohnMilneLD - fair funding and stronger rural representation can truly unlock the countryside’s economic potential.
Read the report here: cla.org.uk/news/devolution-m…
#RuralPowerhouse
🗣️ Rural communities must not be left behind by the government
On Monday, we launched a new report on the impact of devolution plans on rural areas.
The report follows an inquiry by the @CLAtweets and the APPG for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse, which I chair.
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How will local government reorganisation impact the rural economy, and how will rural fit into this new landscape?
We arranged for members to meet the new leadership of the new West Surrey Council, which comes into power in April @CLAtweets #CLA @PaulDFollows #Surrey @LibDems
Our five-step guide to Local Nature Recovery Strategies for landowners. 🌱
With £26m in government funding earmarked for their delivery, discover what #LNRSs are, why they matter and the five steps to make them work for your land: cla.org.uk/news/a-landowners…
#naturerecovery
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Residential lettings are becoming increasingly complex for rural landlords.
Join us for this @CLAEast event to hear the latest updates, practical advice and expert guidance on managing rural residential property.
Everyone welcome.
Book here: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
@CLAtweets