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Many thanks to Richard Benyon for attending the launch of the APPG report into levelling up the rural economy this week. Lord Benyon's support is vital for the countryside to realise its full potential #CLA Country Land & Business Assn APPG for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse Englefield Estate #RuralPowerhouse

Big thanks to The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Moorland Association & the Fitzwilliam Wentworth estate for organising a really insightful #uplands workshop for policy makers, scientists & land managers. My first sight of a #curlew up on the moor this morning was a special moment!

CLA President Mark Tufnell discusses the long-awaited #NationalFoodStrategy on BBC News (UK) this morning. The report suggests many positive steps in the right direction for long-term #foodsecurity, but we need more detail on how this will be implemented. More analysis to follow.

George Eustice in the big top Groundswell SFI (2022-soils) being launched on 30/6 Guidance notes on Country Land & Business Assn with the details Hedges and integrated pest management standards next year…could be great but devil is on the detail.

CLA panel discussion - ‘Towards Climate Friendly Farming’ I was in very good company with Chris Addison, Janet Hughes, Johnny Wake and President Mark Tufnell.

Following swift action in response to this possible case I can confirm that testing has enabled me to fully rule out presence of #FootandMouth disease.

Visit to The Gathering at Wild Kenhill

Many congratulations George on receiving this award. You have worked tirelessly for the benefit of your members and I am delighted with the current level of collaboration between the CLA and TFA. Looking forward to our continued working relationship.

Very useful introductory meeting with new Defra UK SoS Thérèse Coffey today which TFA attended jointly with Country Land & Business Assn . Discussed turbo charging rollout of #SFI and working smarter to deliver the objectives of #LNR. Also discussed productivity and #RockReview

“Producing food has to be profitable and we should be rewarded for providing public good. We don’t need to choose between feeding the nation and the environment.” Mark Tufnell Country Land & Business Assn speaking East of England Farming Conference

“It is a false choice between protecting the environment and producing food. I reject that view.” Mark Tufnell, President Country Land & Business Assn speaking East of England Farming Conference.

Absolutely delighted and honoured to have been selected to represent Mid and South Pembrokeshire for Welsh Labour at the next general election. Let the hard work begin! 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Great to speak with ⁦⁦Ed Miliband⁩ today about the opportunities for renewable energy in the Celtic Sea. It is vital that we approach this in the right way as we look to hit net zero, gain energy self-sufficiency and transform our local economy in #Pembrokeshire

The coronation classic that everyone is talking about... 👑 Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’ in a supermarket flashmob.

A really interesting catch up with Country Land & Business Assn President Mark Tufnell and Cath Crowther at the #SuffolkShow. Talking through barriers to rural productivity and the rural economy🌾🚜👩‍🌾

The massive admiration, love and respect I have for the wonderful bunch of hugely dedicated, tenacious, knowledgeable, creative, diverse and all round glorious humans who have come together to work on this programme. I bloody love you lot xx #ProudCivilServant

The move towards Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) was always going to be difficult - but it is a path worth taking, for the sake of food production and the environment. 1/4

Encouraging assessment of role environmental schemes can play in supporting efforts of farmers for Nature recovery in England. One finding is how advice & support for land managers can increase positive impact. That’s one of the things Natural England does publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/54…

Meet the new chair of the RASE! Mark Tufnell farms near Cirencester in Gloucestershire, has previously been president of Country Land & Business Assn and also sits on the board of Natural England, working closely with government while taking on the views of farmers. Watch the video to hear more