The government's impact analysis on capping inheritance tax reliefs for farmers and rural businesses claims it will not have any "significant macroeconomic impacts". We know this isn't true - it is is already inflicting damage on the economy and will cost the government more

A stunning claim from the Treasury’s Family Farm Tax impact assessment. They say it will have “no significant impact” on family life. Have the treasury spoken to a single farmer? It is already causing a huge amount of stress and anxiety amongst our hardworking farming families

❗Farm leaders have accused Government of being 'deaf, blind and indifferent' to how Inheritance Tax changes could destroy the fabric of rural life and family farm businesses across the UK. Country Land & Business Assn president Victoria Vyvyan, reacting to the publication of the Government's

You're invited to join Country Land & Business Assn President Victoria Vyvyan at Watercress Farm on Belmont Estate for the Somerset Branch AGM on 4 September. You'll also enjoy a tour of the estate, learning more about its Biodiversity Net Gain project. members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

Ahead of this year's Country Land & Business Assn Wiltshire Branch AGM on September 2 at Iford Manor, read our Chairman Duncan Sigournay's thoughts on the state of the rural sector. cla.org.uk/south-west-new…

Agriculture makes up just 1% of the UK workforce, yet it accounts for almost 20% of workplace fatalities. 🚜 Make safety a priority - find out how CLA Insurance can help you stay compliant, reduce accidents, and protect your livelihood: cla.org.uk/member-service… #FarmSafetyWeek

❌ ONS figures have revealed that 6,365 agriculture, forestry and fishing businesses have closed over the past year, which is the highest since quarterly data was first published in 2017. Despite a total of 3,190 new businesses having been created in the sector during the same

Join us on Tuesday 9 September for a tour of Carswell Farm & the Country Land & Business Assn Devon Branch AGM. We'll be joined by our President Victoria Vyvyan, & the tours will highlight the diversified farming activities happening at Carswell. members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

Rural businesses and community groups across North Somerset Council have until Thursday 1 August to apply for a new round of funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). Apply now > innorthsomerset.co.uk/ukspf/repf/#ap…

Have you applied for #capitalgrants for your rural business yet? 🚜 Due to high demand for Defra UK’s offer, just under 75% of available funds have now been allocated, so it's important to promptly explore & apply for the grants of interest to you: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/03/cap…

Our exclusive member tour of BadmintonEstate will now take place on Monday 15 September. Full details of the tour can be found here > members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

Get your nominations for the Addington Fund Cornwall Farm Business Awards in by August 1 and recognise the excellent work carried out by farmers across the county.

Ahead of this year's Country Land & Business Assn Somerset Branch AGM on September 4 at Belmont Estate, read our Chairman Ewen Cameron's thoughts on the state of the rural sector. cla.org.uk/south-west-new…

There's still time to have your say on the future of Dorset's National Landscape. You can share your thoughts through its online survey or join one of Dorset Council UK's events across the county to learn more about their plans for the next five years. dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/have-your…

As Gloucestershire moves through the Local Government Reorganisation process, it's time to share your thoughts on how a unitary council – or councils – should be shaped. …aygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/gloucestershir…

Does the Labour government understand the needs of the rural community? Ahead of the Country Land & Business Assn Devon Branch AGM on September 9, our Branch Chairman Mary Alford delivers her annual report. cla.org.uk/south-west-new…

This is your last chance to book your place at the Country Land & Business Assn Breakfast at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show - kindly supported by symsam & Battens Solicitors - and join our guest speaker Jeremy Moody from CAAV. members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

What should you do when persistent #weeds take root on your property? 🌿 Common #ragwort, Japanese #knotweed and Himalayan #balsam, among other invasive weeds, can be harmful and difficult to get rid of. Discover how you can control these pesky plants: bit.ly/4m4mgXm

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It's #Farm24 and I want to say a huge thank you to the farmers of #WestDorset and their families. They produce our food and maintain our beautiful countryside. I won't stop fighting for a better deal for Britain's farming community.