@CLAEast

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

 England
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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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CLA poll reveals that nine out of ten farmers are halting investment due to inheritance tax rules. 👇 #FamilyFarmTax
The Times and Sunday Times
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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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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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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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@DefraGovUKSep 22
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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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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"The government has reallocated existing money from the farming budget to help farmers combat drought," says CLA President Gavin Lane. "This is a welcome and pragmatic move, but little more than a temporary fix." 🚜 "The announcement is a step forward, but it will not change the reality that farming remains exceptionally difficult in this business environment, and in a country that does not have a plan climate change adaption. "This needs to become a sustained programme, with planning and abstraction lined up in support." Learn more about why the CLA has been fighting to ease restrictions on building farm reservoirs: cla.org.uk/news/farm-reservo…
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Interested in making positive change for rural communities? 🤝 We're currently looking to hire Rural Advisers/Surveyors for the @CLAEast and @CLANorth to provide expert advice to members and advocate on key rural issues. Find out more and apply today: cla.org.uk/about-cla/job-vac…

Job vacancies • CLA

Career opportunities at the CLA

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Farmers and rural communities are on the frontline of drought and wildfire risks. We need MPs to hear directly from you about what's needed to protect livelihoods and landscapes. 📣 Read our 3 key lobbying priorities and learn how you can play your part: cla.org.uk/news/drought-and-…

Drought and wildfire: why your MP needs to hear from you • CLA

As dry conditions continue to affect land managers across the UK, your voice can help strengthen calls for faster government action

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Out today in South West #Norfolk meeting local farmers at #Brettenham I’ve now met more than 100 farmers in the constituency since the general election - talking today about SFI, higher level stewardship and farm profitability #Farm24 @nfueast @CLAEast
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Honouring Tim's legacy, one step at a time. 🚶 This July, around 20 colleagues from the CLA are taking on an ambitious challenge in memory of our friend and former colleague, Tim Woodward, who sadly passed away last year following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Proudly supporting @PancreaticCanUK, find out more and support us here: justgiving.com/page/elaine-m…

Walking Challenge in memory of Tim Woodward fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Help The CLA raise money to support Pancreatic Cancer UK

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