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This week's 5 top farming stories

From Defra granting emergency permits for bluetongue vaccines to the topic of succession and planning for the future - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

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This week's 5 top farming stories

A vaccine forÌýbluetongueÌýsereotype-3 (BTV-3) could be available to farmers following a rise in cases of the disease on farms along the east of England.

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FormerÌýNational Sheep AssociationÌývice-president John Geldard said it was now time for farmers, Government and manufacturers to come together to address what can be done to make on-farm vehicles less dangerous.

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With succession the elephant in the room on many farms, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to siblings Anna and Sam Hallos about how they are planning for the future.

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Claas has announced an expansion to its telehandler lineup, with five new Scorpion telehandlers with 3.3 to 4.2-tonne lift capacity and 6.7 to 10-metre lift heights.

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The Scottish Government has confirmed more than 11,500Ìýfarm businessesÌýshould begin to receive a share of rural payments worth over £240m this week.

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