THE CLA (Country Land and Business Association) has commented on Defra’s long-term Farming Roadmap which provides farmers with  clarity to invest, adapt and build a:- profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient future for English farming. Learn more about the Roadmap.

CLA President Gavin Lane said:- "The ambition of Defra's long term Farming Roadmap is welcome, but for many farmers the immediate challenge is staying profitable. High costs, low returns and increasingly volatile weather continue to put huge pressure on farm businesses. The roadmap must now be matched by action. Farmers need a stable policy environment, greater clarity on farming schemes, meaningful planning reform and a more joined-up approach to rural affairs across Government. Without profitable farm businesses, the Government's ambitions for food production and nature recovery simply will not be achieved."