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SFI - RPA Q&A

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Updated to V.6.1 on 7th May 2024 The RPA has prepared a Sustainable Farming Incentive Q&A document, addressing some common questions about both the general nature of the scheme and some action-specific issues. The RPA's intention is to provide a common understanding of the purpose and requirements of aspects of the scheme. This is to be a 'living document'; it will change as new questions and issues arise and so should not be taken as a fixed and definitive guide. It should also be read in...

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Government's Climate Change Plan: High Court Challenge

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The Climate Change Act 2008 requires the Government to prepare a 'carbon budget delivery plan' setting out how the targets for reducing emissions will be met. The latest version, approved by the Minister in 2023, had been subject to a legal challenge by a collection of eNGOs and climate advocacy groups. On Friday 3rd May, the High Court ruled that the plan did not meet the requirements of the Act, and the Government must therefore revisit the document. We wait to see if the Government will...

Jeremy's Blog 3rd May 2024: Farming Incomes - Risk or Reward

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This article by Jeremy Moody first appeared in the CAAV e-Briefing of 2nd May 2024 The Agriculture Act 2020 gave powers for measures to promote “fair dealing obligations for business purchasers of agricultural products”. Three and half years later, the first fruits of that process are now coming through with the Fair Dealing (Milk) Obligations Regulations due to take effect from early July. These set standards that milk purchase contracts are to meet with both specific opportunities for...

Jeremy's Blog 3rd May 2024: Farming Incomes - Risk or Reward

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This article by Jeremy Moody first appeared in the CAAV e-Briefing of 2nd May 2024 The Agriculture Act 2020 gave powers for measures to promote “fair dealing obligations for business purchasers of agricultural products”. Three and half years later, the first fruits of that process are now coming through with the Fair Dealing (Milk) Obligations Regulations due to take effect from early July. These set standards that milk purchase contracts are to meet with both specific opportunities for...

240502: Wales - Infrastructure Investment Support for Slurry Storage Capacity and Welsh Water Regulations

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Recognising the prolonged period of wet weather, an Extreme Weather Summit meeting was held resulting in Welsh Government highlighting the importance of investing in resilience. In response to concerns over slurry storage capacity the Welsh Government has announced there will be two schemes which specifically support investment in on farm infrastructure, these are: the Nutrient Management Investment Scheme andthe Small Grants – Yard Coverings scheme. Both schemes are to open shortly and £20m...

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CAAV Note 240502: England - Permitted Development Rights - England - New Classes Q R A and B - Transitional Regime

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The new The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2024 (SI No. 579) make changes to Class Q, R, A and B permitted development rights, with effect from 21st May 2024. These changes are summarised in this webnote which includes a full text of the new Class Q. However, these changes also act in ways that mean that some aspects of Classes Q, A and B would be at least notionally narrowed. Where this applies, transitional provisions on the Order...

RPA Downtime Postponed

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Following CAAV representations, the RPA has now postposed the planned downtime for the system from 13th May to 16th May. That planned for the evening of 15th May still appears to be going ahead.

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CAAV Note 240501: England - Permitted Development Rights - Classes Q R A and B Extended

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Agricultural permitted development rights (including Classes Q and R) in England have now been enlarged following last year’s major consultation paper. The legislation has just been issued as The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2024 (SI No. 579) and takes effect from 21st May. This note provides more detail....

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CAAV Note 240430: Milk Purchase Contract Regulations

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The Government has now introduced the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 (SI 537) using its powers under the Agriculture Act 2020 to govern purchase contracts for agricultural produce. This note looks at the provisions of the Regulations.

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Jeremy's Blog 26th April 2024: Targets - Gestures Real or Straightjacket

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This article by Jeremy Moody first appeared in the CAAV e-Briefing of 25th April 2024 Targets are everywhere in modern government. In principle, they can set a discipline to achieve results, measured and monitored for management. Sometimes, so many are set that they confuse or even counter each other; some are badly set with perverse results. Some targets seem set just as a gesture, with magical thinking that a target is an answer not then needing action, role playing in response to pressure...

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240426: Renting Homes (Wales) Act - Updated Possession Guidance for Landlords

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The Welsh Government has updated its guidance for landlords in respect of regaining possession of residential dwellings under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, which includes the publication of a flowchart to aid in ensuring service of valid s.173 ('no-fault') notices for periodic contracts. Additional guidance on understanding the possession process is also available for tenants, but landlords and their agents may find it useful to refer to this guidance as well....

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CAAV Note 240423: England - Local Water Resources Options Screening Studies

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The Environment Agency is inviting farmers in England to apply for a new screening study to assess and rank water resources options for farming. The fund aims to help farmers to investigate how they can better manage water for use in times of drought. The full details of the study can be found here....

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Bluetongue Virus: End of Seasonal Low Vector Period

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DEFRA has warned that the seasonal low vector period has ended. The biting midge which carries the virus has become more active with the warmer Spring weather and there is an increased chance of infected midges being blown over from the Continent. While there is currently no evidence that the bluetongue virus is circulating, DEFRA is planning for an increase in cases. Farms close to the coast in counties along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent and along the south coast from Kent to...

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CAAV Note 240423: FAQs for Telecom Agreements (V4)

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Designed to assist members with the common questions that arise in relation to telecommunications agreements, this note covers renewals of protected leases, how to value consideration, potential redevelopment, amongst other aspects. This note has been updated to reflect the latest provisions of the PSTI Act being implemented, as well answering some additional questions regarding: why a new agreement following a 1954 Act renewal is referred to as a Code lease (Q3);stakeholders in the telecoms...

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