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

 

Former National Sheep Association vice-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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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