CLA North
@CLANorth
Tweets from CLA North - representing landowners, farmers and rural businesses in Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the North East. Tweets by Henk & Harriet.
@CLATweets #landowners #farmers #ruralbusiness – If you want to know more about the benefits of being a member of the CLA, contact the North Regional office on email - [email protected] or send us a direct message @CLANorth #Farm24
Tick numbers are rising fast in UK uplands 🕷️ Without active management, they spread disease to people, livestock & wildlife. 🌿 Bracken harbours 70% of ticks 🐑 Grazing & gamekeeping reduce risk 📉 Lake Vyrnwy shows the cost of doing nothing 📲 Full blog in replies 👇
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…
Just 27% of waste crime incidents get reported. We urge landowners and farmers to report any illegal activity. It’s essential to know when and where offences are happening so we can stop waste criminals. Check out more of the National Waste Crime Survey results 👇
❗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. @CLAtweets president Victoria Vyvyan, reacting to the publication of the Government's…
Too many don’t get the risks involved in producing food- here and globally. It’s one of the reasons farmers are so vocal in trying to get that message across. The risks and the returns don’t generate to cover an IHT reform which will undermine our farmers and our rural economy
On the exact day it was ready to harvest, 30mm of rain fell on this Milling Wheat. More than had fallen since early March when it actually wanted rain. Unbelievable. A Rollercoaster of Anxiety that very few will understand.
Government launches "Good Food Cycle" to transform Britain's food system gov.uk/government/new…
You might think it is cool to be all 'gung ho' driving around ATVs and quad bikes without protective gear (think: helmet for starters) - accidents can, and do, happen. These vehicles might be dinky, but they are not toys... A simple message in common sense this #FarmSafetyWeek
Today kicks off the 13th annual #FarmSafetyWeek! 🚜✨ Farm safety is everyone's responsibility—public, workers and landowners alike. Learn more about staying safe here: yellowwellies.org/unlucky-for-so…
Today marks the start of our 13th annual #FarmSafetyWeek 13 years of stories 13 years of heartbreak 13 years of lives changed forever but still too many rely on luck to get home safely Please get involved all week - like & share our content or post your own 💛
Farm Safety Week @yellowwelliesuk - a sharp reminder to take care on the farm - for your own & others' safety. Farm activities are incredibly varied, with associated risks - think machinery, moving vehicles & animals, and many more less obvious. Watch your step... #FARMSAFETYWEEK
Nearly a week since the @greatyorkshow - a GREAT 'thank you' to our partners such as @YorksAgSoc / @YorkshireRFFN & of course our generous show activity supporters, guest speakers + @CLATweets members + guests - for a visual flashback, look here: bit.ly/4nU5fQY
Join us and @carboncallfarm for an opportunity to find out about the benefits of innovative and regenerative farming practices and the impacts they have on soil and water health, the environment and farm business. 📍Low Harperley Farm, Crook 🗓️ 16 July 🔗 ow.ly/YOmM50Wp3PV
The Great Yorkshire show: Farmers told to focus on what your farm can do, not what you want it to do farmersguardian.com/4516255/ via @farmersguardian
Lead ammunition to be phased out by 2029. 🚫 The government has announced its strategy to remove #leadammunition from circulation. But what will this mean for those in the hunting and shooting sector? Read our pros and cons of the new legislation: bit.ly/3IpfCfr
RD @harriet_ranson was delighted to meet @KatieJWhite + @JulianSmithUK today, squired by @SwaledaleMutton as part of the magnificent @greatyorkshow team. 🗣️everything from IHT to BNG, inc planning, sticky £ in the rural economy + unintended consequences. 🤝collaboration is 🔑
#Wildfire incidents from agricultural crops will be a challenge over the next week as the important harvest is being brought in. Please support #FRS and taken reasonable preparedness & prevention measures over the weekend. @NFUtweets @CLASouthEast @CLASouthWest @CLANorth
Farmers’ experiences and views should be used to inform and find solutions for wider society’s problem. Farming is faced with the most radical changes in our lifetime, but there will be opportunities. @JoeWStanley @GWCT @AllertonProject
Re livestock disease: Farmers are terrible at getting swept up in rumours. It is all about risk, and minimising it through understanding and using data. Be less of a gambler with data & adequate biosecurity measures - Sarah Tomlinson @TheAHDB @AHDB_BeefLamb
Supply chain contracts would need to be clearer and fairer, to shift the balance Of value from the buyer to the farmer - @AW_ARobinson
