Plans to allow councils to buy cheaper land to build social and affordable homes have been criticised by the CLA
Just 19 per cent believe objectors have a positive impact on the countryside
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have asked for a permanent reduction in VAT to 12.5 per cent for accommodation and attractions, which would not only boost the rural economy, but help the Government deliver its net zero objectives
From village fetes to supporting rural business, Alex Black speaks to farmers and estate managers about their role in their local community
Rural groups welcome move but insist more affordable homes are needed
The Secretary of State said ‘tearing down the barriers' to getting ‘game changing innovation' from the lab onto farm would be at the heart of his approach for British agriculture
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed to address CLA conference promising to 'turbocharge' rural economy
Mr Tufnell's two-year tenure as the CLA's president has ended
The NFU and CLA demand action to address waterway management and drainage
Only six per cent of CLA members trust party to take care of the countryside