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What grants or loans are available to help your rural businesses grow? 🌱 Diversification is an effective way for some rural enterprises to thrive, but to make the most of business opportunities, they require public support to develop further. In the latest in our series of 𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 articles, we explain the different types of grant scheme currently available from the UK Government and explore the variety of funding streams that can allow rural businesses to expand - essential reading for any rural enterprise. Read it for yourself here: https://lnkd.in/e3DXhxqk

In September, the CLA welcomed a new Director General. In this interview, Bella Murfin, a former Defra programme director, talks about her career, the challenges facing the rural economy, her ambitions for the Association and how she plans to help members #ruraleconomy #farming https://bit.ly/3ZihHQN

Foresters, farmers, landowners and land managers take note - less than a month to go until the 2024 Forestry Conference. 🌳 The upcoming event, organised by The CLA, Forestry Commission and Grown in Britain, is returning for a seventh year and offers an ideal platform for anyone interested in tree planting and forestry to hear from a range of experts and case studies. Share experiences, network and collaborate with others at the event by booking your place here: https://lnkd.in/eTqZ2qtu #forestry

Thinking of ways to maximise the potential of your land? Join us at #FBI. ⛺ The CLA is partnering with the Farm Business Innovation Show this year. To register for your FREE ticket visit: https://agrc.im/uhghZ

An archive of award-winning content. 🗃️ In our online collection of Land & Business magazines, CLA members have the opportunity to read through our database of articles and advice to help guide the management of their rural businesses. Check out our archive of stories here, including September's edition of Land & Business: https://lnkd.in/dTPMr2BF

Six months into the new system, how have new Biodiversity Net Gain (#BNG) regulations impacted your rural business and development plans? 🏗️ As the 10% minimum #BiodiversityNetGain requirement on new developments in England came in to force from February, we ask for CLA member feedback and experiences of the scheme so far: https://lnkd.in/eHKMb8NS

An expert lineup for the CLA Rural Business Conference. #RBC24 As food production is an industry facing many barriers and challenges, we have gathered a variety of expert speakers to share their experiences and advice at the 2024 Rural Business Conference on 21 November. Including: • Will Beckett, Co-Founder and CEO of restaurant chain Hawksmoor • Abby Allen, Director of Farming at Pipers Farm • Professor David Hughes, Imperial College London Stay tuned for our full lineup of guest speakers coming soon and reserve your place at the event in London. Find out more & book your place here: https://lnkd.in/giQRQECx #foodproduction #supplychains

With more than 14,000 skilled individuals leaving the military every year, the CLA believes there is a place for ex-service personnel to enter the workforce and boost the rural economy. 🤝 As part of our Veterans Initiative, we have hosted recent meetings to help build a connection between the veterans community and rural skills providers. As Jamie Crisp, Chief Executive of charity HighGround Charity says, "A well-structured Veterans Roadmap will increase awareness among rural employers about the exceptional skills and qualities that veterans bring to the table." Find out more about the initiative and watch recordings of recent meetings here: https://lnkd.in/eYxmnR_3 #veterans

Everything you need to know about hedgerow regulations and funding. 🌿 In two weeks, on Tuesday 17 September, join a panel of experts from the CLA and the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) for a free webinar to get to grips with what the newly introduced hedgerow regulations mean for you. In May 2024, new regulations were introduced that apply to all hedgerows on agricultural land in England, and the upcoming CLA webinar will cover the range of funding options available to farmers and land managers who want to create, manage and restore hedgerows on their land. Reserve your place at our free webinar and find out more about using hedgerows as an effective tool to restore nature: https://lnkd.in/e3Qm32cD #hedgerows

Furnished holiday lets and capital gains tax – key considerations for you. 🏡 For the purposes of capital gains tax (CGT), a furnished holiday let (FHL) business is currently deemed to be a trade. However, with potential changes imminent, CLA Chief Tax Adviser Louise Speke offers her recommendations for members when considering #furnishedholidaylets and #capitalgainstax. Check out our latest guidance and advice here: https://lnkd.in/e-ErwiMY #CGT #FHL