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In today's episode of Farming in Five: An SPS deal could be in effect from 2028 warns the NFU, the supply chain adjudicator has acted on one formal complaint and urges more farmers to come forward and NFU Sugar will have to 'rebuild its coffers' for next year's negotiation talks.  

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: Milk price decreases push farmers to near breaking point, a tiny abattoir heads on tour to highlight slaughter issues, and the former Defra Secretary is under fire over her working people remark.

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: Farmers dismiss the Chancellor's Budget as 'damp squib', Defra has been criticised over its £1.9m pledge to the Rothbury Estate, the Scottish Government has announced that the calving interval with be reduced in the suckler beef support scheme and a Labrador gathering at Clarkson's pub supports farmers' mental health charities. 

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In todays episode of Farming in Five: The Chancellor is to cut fertiliser tariffs to give farmers 'more room to breathe', a Labour MP has challenged the Farming Minister over the lack of evidence in the pig slaughter consultation and a petition calls to reject a 4,700-acre solar and data centre development in West Norfolk. 

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Duchy of Cornwall defends tenant action as backlash against Prince William estate sell-off grows and CO2 pig stunning is to be phased out as the Government seeks more 'humane' slaughter methods. 

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In this edition of Farming in Five, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged people to stockpile food and essentials as he warns cyber attacks are on the rise. Mr Streeting said food supply chains could be at risk in the face of action by hostile states.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has taken action to avoid a repeat of this year's wildfire devastation by allocating £45m to fire crews. At an emergency summit today (Oct 23) he also said RAF helicopters and planes would be equipped to help reach moorland and hillsides.

And finally, farmers are bracing themselves as two storms hit the UK. Storm Austen arrived today, leaving at least 10,000 homes and businesses without power in the South West. The Met Office has warned there is 'risk to life' when Storm Boleo arrives on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 80mph.

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In today's Farming in Five, we look at comments from Farming Minister Stephen Morgan which have dealt a blow to hopes of another family farm Inheritance Tax U-turn ahead of next week's Budget.

We also cover an exclusive Farmers Guardian investigation revealing APHA is seeking to recover more than £600,000 from 321 livestock keepers following a bovine TB compensation error.

And finally, we look at why wheat prices remain under pressure, with prospects of easing Russia-Ukraine tensions and substantial global grain supplies weighing on markets.

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: A Dalchirla shearling sets the Blackface record, successors are deterred from taking on their family farms, the Newbury tractor protest calls for an end to the family farm tax in the Chancellor's Budget and a recent India trade visit reaffirms the need to protect the domestic market, says NFU.

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NFU president Tom Bradshaw has shared his thoughts on a possible scrapping of the family farm tax in next week's budget. Defra confirms England's first case of bird flu this season and a steel bull named Rusty raises £40,000 for charity,

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Since the 1970s abattoir numbers have fallen from around 2,500 to just 200. Now a coalition representing the food and farming groups as well as signatories including Sir Roger Daltrey and Charlie Ireland from Clarkson’s Farm, have written to the Government, urging ministers to recognise local slaughter facilities as essential food and economic infrastructure. Plus concerns over bluetongue vaccine availability for rare breeds and the Scottish Government unveils the latest support scheme guidance

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Jeremy Clarkson joined members of the farming industry to present the Farming Hero award to the Hawkstone Farmers Choir at last night BFAs. Restore leader Rupert Lowe has called into question Defra's management and a warning on food production is issued as more counties are given severe drought status.

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Green Party MP Dr Ellie Chowns has accused retailers of using greenwashing tactics to manipulate the public's support for British farmers; Defra has issued a update for those who experienced technical issues during the SFI26 Window 2 allocation and a group of friends have launched a series of events to bring farmers together in a bid to tackle mental health challenges within the industry.

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Government's devolution plans leave rural communities behind, tightening supply is continuing to shape livestock markets, and the Government makes targets for 10% organic farming in England by 2036. 

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: AI eye scanning could speed up bovine TB testing for farmers, at the same time as this news farmers are being warned not buy or sell bluetongue vaccine online. A driver using Snapchat has been jailed for three years after killing a farmer in a crash and Burnham signals stronger ties with the EU despite SPS warnings.  

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: The TFA says half of tenant farmers are forced to increase borrowing, police search for a Cocker Spaniel stolen during a farm theft, salmonella has been found in Ukrainian egg batch and the Defra Secretary travels to India to 'unlock' export opportunities. 

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: Yorkshire is now officially in drought, Scottish pig margins are under pressure, Welsh farmers deal with slashed mobile mast rent and Clarkson's Farm spin-off will see Jeremy attempt to grow his favourite car. 

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Scottish Government says there is 'absolutely no policy to reduce livestock numbers', £54m has been invested to speed up animal vaccine and tackle biosecurity threats and Prince William visits farms making environmental differences.

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: Kemi Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax for farmers and family homes under her government, a Motorcyclist has died following a collision with a tractor, more than half of sheep farmers say they will vaccinate against bluetongue next year and Trump opens up cheaper red diesel for road users but could Britain follow? 

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Conservatives have promised a major Defra shake up if they regain office while Jeremy Clarkson talks Defra capability as he appears at party's Conference and the first commercial bird flu case of the season has been confirmed. 

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In today’s edition of Farming in Five: 

The owners of a Suffolk farm shop thank people for their support after pickaxe raid on their shop was caught on camera. Young farmers warn of generational crisis threatening farming's future and the Environment Agency relaxes abstraction rules to combat drought as new report reveals reservoir levels have hit a new low.

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: 9 in 10 rural businesses halt investment because of the family farm tax, the Efra committee is urging farmers to share their SFI26 experiences and Defra has released new funding for tree planting as well as investing in food security in disadvantaged communities.  

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In today's episode of farming in five: The Prime Minister says Brexit has done more harm than good, Jeremy Clarkson talks of future after Clarkson's Farm, First Milk shares its 'disappointing' annual results, Muller and Arla increase their milk prices and the Scottish heating oil scheme has been extended.  

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: UK diesel prices hit an all-time high, a Defra MP issues warnings over 'far right' version of rural Britain, a tractor driver has been jailed after causing a motorcyclist's death and George Bamford is to become the joint chair of JCB.

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Defra Secretary says she 'understands' SFI26 frustration, an FOI reaved that over £65m of SFI soil data was left uncollected, British wool is in the spotlight during a 90-day same dress challenge and a farmer foils RAF 'bomb plot' after spotting masked men.  

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Demands for a complete rethink of how the Sustainable Farming Incentive is delivered have been voiced , new disease threat identified on jersey and how would Labour’s rural seats fare if a General Election was called today?

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UK grain prices remain elevated, Princess Royal visits charity to celebrate 50 years and Defra reveal they added more funding to oversubscribed SFI scheme

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Farmers share their frustrations after the SFI26 scheme closed for applications after just 6 hours and vets highlight fertility issues ahead of breeding season

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: The entire SFI26 Window 2 funding has been allocated, farmers consult on Red Tractor's dairy, beef and lamb changes, bluetongue ram fertility concerns could force breeding delays and Michael and Clare Morpurgo's farming charity celebrates 50 years. 

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: Rumours of movement on IHT in Budget, Scottish cattle supplies edge closer to stability, the NPA submits proposals regarding struggling pig industry to Defra and police search for dog owner after 35 sheep were killed. 

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In today’s Farming in Five, is wool starting to pay its way, threats to upland farming and drought hits EU potato crop

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Defra has revealed a fall in farm budget as SFI Window 2 opens, ATV safety advice shared following Prince Harry pictures and Only Farmers co-founder gives diversification advice

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In today's episode of FIF: The Governments wildfire response has been scrutinised; efforts ramp up to prevent England remaining in drought next spring and siblings smash gruelling 100 mile run in 24-hour marathon in father's memory.

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Political heavyweights Lord Cameron and Lord Blunkett weigh in on the rural connection and urge Andy Burnham to reset relationship with the countryside and police appeal after a young tractor driver dies in country road collision

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: Pig farmers highlight their dire situation, school dinners are to become healthier, five men have been jailed over rural thefts and English whisky has been granted protected status. 

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In today's episode of Farming in Five: Rural businesses may take a hit as the PM unveils a new tourist tax, vets are now able to diagnose bluetongue on-farm, red meat and dairy exports hit £2 billion in the first half of 2026 and the Moreton Show remembers Cotswold farmer Edward Hicks. 

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In today's episode of farming in five: Britain is producing less food than 30 years ago, an Australian cattle farmer takes Hereford breed challenge to High Court, dairy farmers are urged to take opportunities after a year of extremes and the Efra Committee demands answers as potential bluetongue cases surpass 2,000.  

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Farming in Five: APHA to make changes to bluetongue reporting, Jeremy Clarkson scoops NTA win saying it is a 'vote for farmers', £2.4bn investment needed in UK dairy by 2030, NFU leader 'convinced' the PM understands how the family farm tax stifles investment and the Duchess of Edinburgh champions farming during visit to Cumbria. 

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On today's episode, an update on Bluetongue as cases rise in Wales and restrictions change in Scotland and the impact of rural crime highlighted during National Rural Crime Action Week.

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Farming in Five: Bluetongue cases in Wales climb past 100, researchers say badger vaccination should not be presented as a stand-alone route to eradicating bTB, farmland blaze in Drinkstone reminds of continued dry conditions, Jaguar Land Rover is to Cut 4,000 Jobs and Clarkson says 'we have a very unhelpful Government'. 

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On today’s episode, Jeremy Clarkson is a victim of rural crime, Lib Dems call for £1bn farming boost and urgent bluetongue taskforce and Defra has been told it must do more on food security.

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In today's Farming in Five, new AHDB research reveals insights into Gen Z's interest in farming, the EU ban on Brazilian meat comes into force, and farmers aid comeback of UK's rarest breeding bird.

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In today's episode of farming in Five: The Prime Minister tells MPs he will focus on farming, the Hawkstone Farmers Choir is set for a nationwide tour, retailers have been urged to back British strawberries and a man has been arrested for suspected theft of agricultural vehicles. 

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Farming in Five: UK salmonella cases linked to imported eggs nears 500, farmers warned delays to purchasing fertiliser could overwhelm supply chain, firearms crackdown proposals receive push back and Defra's Capital Grants scheme and SFI26 window 1 now closed while applications open for Farming Innovation Programme competition. 

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Farming in Five: The farming life of Dolly Parton, weather goes from one extreme to next, Scotland's Moredun Institute under pressure to expand testing capacity and waste now cleared from notorious illegal waste site in Kidlington. 

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Farming in Five: Harbo announces acquisition of Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health's business, farmers urged to place order for bluetongue vaccine to ensure supply can meet high demand, Clarkson attempts to diversify, after leaving hundreds of acres untouched and "We do not have foot and mouth disease in the UK, but nor would we want to inadvertently miss it", says Wales chief vet.

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Farming in Five: Muller reports profits and revenue rise in latest results, Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby site, Bluetongue samples to be tested at APHA's Weybridge laboratories, cows spared harm as crews tackle barn fire in Bude, police launch appeal following multiple arson attacks on farms in Herefordshire, Claas adds film binding option to Rollant 630 RC round balers. 

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Farming in Five: Tenant farmers to 'press the case' for rent reductions, nearly 10,000 people sign parliamentary petition to stop data centres outside AI Growth Zones, farmers urged to join NSA survey to prevent bluetongue vaccine shortage next year and RABI launches £2m in Emergency Drought Grants for farming people.

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Farming in Five: Farming bodies propose urgent action to ensure food is grown next year as farmers at 'crisis point', Northern Ireland farm profits rise to £1bn in 2025, Met Office team up with Shaun the Sheep creators, adding Shaun to storm name list, livestock farming will not recover from drought by rain alone, warns vet and Government urged to follow Norway and EU lead on banning Brazilian meat.

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Farming in Five: UFU warns of rise in rogue traders and scammers across Northern Ireland, charity provides emergency grants for farmers hit by bluetongue and drought, 'glaring injustice' still remains for farmers hit by fly-tipping, Bluetongue cases exceed 500 and the Scottish Government introduces bluetongue control zone after Lockerbie case.  

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Farming in Five: Freshways announces 6ppl increase for October, salmonella outbreak which left one dead linked to imported eggs, ploughman Ken Chappell has died aged 91, satellite technology aims to bring precision farming to more growers and wildfires in England and Wales so far exceed 2025 whole year total. 

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