CLA Rural Powerhouse Podcast
By CLA
Welcome to the CLA’s first ever Podcast series – Rural Business Uncovered.
In this series we will review in detail the key issues facing landowners and rural businesses today. Season three will be available from January 2022.
The Country Land & Business Association are dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of landowners and rural businesses. The Rural Powerhouse is a CLA campaign designed to unleash the potential of the rural economy. It aims to close the rural productivity gap, adding £43bn per year while transforming the lives of millions of people who live and work in the countryside.
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Latest episode
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How to nurture and develop the local food economy
Developing local food networks and strengthening support for locally sourced food has a multitude of benefits. Buying locally sourced food reduces food miles meaning less fuel is used in transportation, reducing its carbon footprint, it supports n… -
Biodiversity net gain in the planning system: Updated regulation and policy
We delve into what the new biodiversity net gain regulations mean for land managers and rural businesses wanting to submit planning applications. The introduction of mandatory biodiversity net gain in the planning system by the … -
Measuring farming sustainability: science, practice and policy
This podcast covers the ins and outs of what farming sustainability means and how it can be measured. Defra recently launched their Sustainable Farming Incentive, and the Welsh Government are in the process of developing th… -
Red hot: Water management and extreme heat
We discuss the impact of the drought this year and the importance of water management going into 2023. Last summer was the joint warmest for England and was notable for the extreme heat of 18-19 July where temperatures rea… -
Discover the opportunities of agroforestry
This episode explores the potential and opportunities of making agroforestry central to land management plans. Net zero targets and the need to mitigate climate change is driving strong interest from the Government i… -
Mental health and wellbeing in the rural industry: How can we combat the challenges?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Farming and other agricultural related professions are known to face particular mental health challenges, with higher than average rates of depression and sui… -
Land promotion explained: how to secure planning permission
What are the key things to consider when looking to obtain planning permission through land promotion? With development land being a highly prized commodity these days, landowners with surplus land looking to sell can take advantage of… -
Farm Health and Safety: what are your obligations?
Many rural businesses involve using large machinery for long hours and it is important that we can keep everybody safe. Health and safety law in the UK is criminal law and businesses have a statutory duty to conduct a thorough assessment of risks … -
Energy crisis: what are the effects on rural businesses
To kick-off season 4 we share with you an episode on the current energy crisis. Energy prices are currently the highest the UK has ever seen with forward curve prices showing increases until 2025. Charles Trotman, CLA Senio… -
Nutrient neutrality: What is the impact on development?
This episode covers the issue of nutrient neutrality, which affects protected nature conservation sites that are at risk of pollution by nitrates or phosphates. Where Natural England or Natural Resources Wales identify a pr…
